Wednesday Weekly # 20

Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly, your weekly dose of links to Egyptology news, articles, blogs, events and more!


AHRAM ONLINE

By Nevine El-Aref:

Ancient mastaba tomb found in Egypt's Dakahliya
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/93524/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/Ancient-mastaba-tomb-found-in-Egypts-Dakahliya.aspx

More ancient discoveries in Egypt's Dakahliya: Gallery
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/93814/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/More-ancient-discoveries-in-Egypts-Dakahliya-Galle.aspx

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

By A.R. Williams:

Newly Excavated 4,600-Year-Old Egyptian Pyramid Threatened by Development
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/02/140205-egypt-pyramids-edfu-archaeology-science/

THE ANCIENT WORLD ONLINE

New blog entries:

Ancient Egyptian Astronomy
http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.nl/2014/02/ancient-egyptian-astronomy.html

The Oriental Institute's Publications on Medinet Habu
http://ancientworldonline.blogspot.nl/2014/02/the-oriental-institutes-publications-on.html

LUXOR TIMES

New blogposts:

The new discovery is not new
http://luxortimesmagazine.blogspot.nl/2014/02/the-new-discovery-is-not-new.html

Psamtik I is found, 26th Dynasty discovery in Delta
http://www.luxortimesmagazine.blogspot.nl/2014/02/psamtik-i-is-found-26th-dynasty.html

HAIR AND DEATH IN ANCIENT EGYPT

by María Rosa Valdesogo:

Isis the mourner at the feet of Osiris. A matter of sex?
http://hairanddeathinancientegypt.com/2014/02/05/isis-the-mourner-at-the-feet-of-osiris-a-matter-of-sex/

Isis the Mourner at the Feet of Osiris. An Ancient Egypt Birth?
http://hairanddeathinancientegypt.com/2014/02/11/isis-the-mourner-at-the-feet-of-osiris-isis-the-mourner-giving-birth/

DAILY NEWS EGYPT

Pharaoh power-sharing unearthed in Egypt
http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2014/02/06/pharaoh-power-sharing-unearthed-egypt/

THE CONVERSATION

By Nicola Harrington:

What the new pharaoh tells us about ancient Egypt
http://theconversation.com/what-the-new-pharaoh-tells-us-about-ancient-egypt-22490

EGYPT AT THE MANCHESTER MUSEUM

Call for papers

From Egypt to Manchester: unravelling the John Rylands papyrus collection.
This conference aims to bring together scholars who are working or have recently worked on the John Rylands papyri.
http://egyptmanchester.wordpress.com/2014/02/10/call-for-papers/

AL-AHRAM WEEKLY

Lost dynasty revealed
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/News/5368/47/Lost-dynasty-revealed.aspx

IMALQATA

New blogentries:

Starting up again
http://imalqata.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/starting-up-again/

First Day at the Site
http://imalqata.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/first-day-at-the-site-2/

Study Day
http://imalqata.wordpress.com/2014/02/07/study-day/

OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
http://imalqata.wordpress.com/2014/02/08/our-home-away-from-home/

New Work at the North Village
http://imalqata.wordpress.com/2014/02/09/new-work-at-the-north-village/

The Newest Member of the Team
http://imalqata.wordpress.com/2014/02/10/the-newest-member-of-the-team/

LUXOR NEWS

By Jane Akshar:

More about the Amenhotep III/Akhenaton co-regency discovery
http://luxor-news.blogspot.nl/2014/02/more-about-amenhotep-iiiakhenaton-co.html

AERA

New blogpost by Richard Redding:

Animal Bones and the Silo Building Complex
http://www.aeraweb.org/blog/animal-bones-and-the-silo-building-complex/

ANCIENT EGYPT AND A MAPLE LEAF

By Thomas H. Greiner:

The Intrigue of Ancient Byblos
http://thomasgreiner.com/2014/02/08/the-intrigue-of-ancient-byblos/

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ANIMAL BIO BANK

Mummy recording and exhibition prep at the World Museum, Liverpool
http://ancientegyptbiobank.wordpress.com/2014/02/11/mummy-recording-and-exhibition-prep-at-the-world-museum-liverpool/

DEMONTHINGS - ANCIENT EGYPTIAN DEMONOLOGY PROJECT

‘Magical Spells on Protective Cobra Figurines’ seminar by Kasia Szpakowska

This discussion will focus on preliminary interpretations of religious texts inscribed on clay cobra figurines found near the temple of Osiris at Abydos. The brief inscriptions are written in cursive hieroglyphs down the body of the snake. Whether they constitute a sort of identifying label for the figurines, an abbreviated magical spell, or a recitation for apotropaic rituals is yet to be determined. This is still a work-in-progress so discussions and feedback will be most welcome in preparation for publication.
http://www.demonthings.com/magical-spells-on-protective-cobra-figurines-seminar-by-kasia-szpakowska/

‘Learning is Not Just For Life, But For Death’ lecture by Felicitas Weber

The “Book of the Dead” was the most common guide through the Netherworld for the ancient Egyptians, from the New Kingdom through the Roman Period. This talk will not only introduce this complex corpus of spells and vignettes, but will also show some distinguished peculiar examples of individual religionless.
http://www.demonthings.com/learning-is-not-just-for-life-but-for-death-lecture-by-felicitas-weber/

ACROSSBORDERS

New post by Julia Budka:

The western part of Building A: New finds at SAV1 East
http://acrossborders.oeaw.ac.at/the-western-part-of-building-a-new-finds-at-sav1-east/

AMARA WEST PROJECT BLOG

Amara West 2014: looking behind the colour
http://blog.amarawest.britishmuseum.org/2014/02/05/amara-west-2014-looking-behind-the-colour/

Amara West 2014: the desert survey comes to an end….
http://blog.amarawest.britishmuseum.org/2014/02/08/amara-west-2014-the-desert-survey-comes-to-an-end/

Amara West 2014: another season begins in the ancient town
http://blog.amarawest.britishmuseum.org/2014/02/10/amara-west-2014-another-season-begins-in-the-ancient-town/

LIVESCIENCE

By Owen Jarus:

In Photos: Ancient Egyptian School Discovered
http://www.livescience.com/43248-photos-ancient-egyptian-school-discovered.html

Drug References Found on Walls of Ancient Egyptian School
http://www.livescience.com/43265-ancient-school-discovered-in-egypt.html