The Cemeteries of Abydos [Paperback]

A one-volume reissue of three excavation reports, first published 191314, relating to the necropolis at Abydos in Egypt.This is a one-volume reissue of three excavation reports, first published for the Egypt Exploration Fund between 1913 and 1914, relating to the necropolis at Abydos. The finds range widely in date and nature, from pottery to mummified dogs. Each report contains a section of valuable illustrative photographs and drawings.This is a one-volume reissue of three excavation reports, first published for the Egypt Exploration Fund between 1913 and 1914, relating to the necropolis at Abydos. The finds range widely in date and nature, from pottery to mummified dogs. Each report contains a section of valuable illustrative photographs and drawings.Originally published between 1913 and 1914 for the Egypt Exploration Fund, these three excavation reports relating to the necropolis at Abydos are now reissued together in one volume. Following the important work carried out by Flinders Petrie - his two reports on The Royal Tombs (19001) and the three-part Abydos (19024) are also reissued in this series - ?douard Naville (18441926) began further excavation and recording of the site's cemeteries with Thomas Eric Peet (18821934) and others. Each report contains a section of valuable illustrative material, such as photographs and drawings of the discovered artefacts. Part 1, covering the 190910 season, includes chapters on pottery and mummified dogs. Part 2, written up by Peet, covers all the tomb work carried out between 1909 and 1912. Part 3, co-authored with W. L. S. Loat, covers the 191213 season, notably the discovery of an ibis cemetery.Part I: List of plates; Preface; 1. The mixed cemetery (E) general character; 2. The mixed cemetery - description; 3. Umm el-Ga'ab; 4. The pottery etc. of Umm el-Ga'ab; 5. Report on a small collection of mummy dogs; 6. Description of the plates; Index; Plates; Part II: List of plates; Preface; Introduction; 1. The predynastilCn