A Glimpse into Ancient Thebes : Excavations at South Karnak (2004-2006)

This work examines one section of southern Karnak from the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes.

Excavations at the site uncovered extensive remains from the late New Kingdom (12th-11th c.

BCE), Third Intermediate Period (11th-7th c. BCE), and Late Period occupation of the area (7th-4th c.

BCE). The research questions focused on determining the function of this section of the city and the nature of its relationship to the neighbouring Mut temple.

A close study of the architectural and ceramic evidence traces the changing roles of the area through time, with special emphasis on a large-scale mud-brick building discovered at the site.