In this last dig diary for 2010 I want to acknowledge the hard work, skill and patience of some of the most important members of…
Read MoreThe base of this sphinx east of the precinct entrance is made up mainly of re-used blocks dating to Dynasties 25-26. The one under the…
Read MoreA general view of the excavation area on Thursday around noon. What you can’t see is how hot it is: 100°F on the site every…
Read MoreTo the ancient Egyptians, magic (heqa in ancient Egyptian) was a potent force that could be used by deities and humans to influence the mortal…
Read MoreA view south from the precinct’s north enclosure wall of the whole area where we are now working. At the left are Chapel D and…
Read MoreTracing mud brick takes skill, patience and lots of scraping and brushing. It is paying off for Ayman and his team, though. By Tuesday, they…
Read MoreOn Sunday, Abdel Aziz began looking for more of the mud brick found last week. He had no luck, as the northern part had…
Read MoreThe Brooklyn Museum Mut Expedition’s 2010 season of fieldwork is just getting underway. Once again we will be posting a blog each Friday describing the…
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