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Crucial Labor: The Overlooked Contributions of Women in Western Egyptology
by Kathleen Sheppard
The history of Western Egyptology typically foregrounds the work of men. This narrative isn’t necessarily wrong, but it leaves out a large part of the story: the women who also toiled to build the discipline. Read More
Is it Ethical to Continue Excavating the Dead in the Ancient Near East?
By Lesley A. Gregoricka
Given the number of understudied skeletons in scientific institutions, should archaeologists rethink new excavation of human burials? How can we better curate legacy skeletal collections? Read More
Ancient Near Eastern Rulers and their Delegations in 18th Dynasty Egyptian Tombs
By Mohy-Eldin E. Abo-Eleaz
New Kingdom royal annals tell us about foreign rulers and their emissaries coming to court bearing lavish gifts for the king. But the most vivid record of these visits comes from the walls of the private tombs of 18 th dynasty officials. Read More
No One Thought to Ask the Fruits: Revealing Philistines’ Traditions
By Suembikya Frumin
The Philistines left us no textual sources for understanding their religion, but the archaeobotanical data has plenty to tell us about their beliefs and cultic practices. Read More
Digitizing Cultural Heritage: Challenges, Opportunities and Best Practices
by Peter Herdrich
All around the world, cultural heritage is under threat: from conflict to climate change to urban expansion, the challenges facing heritage sites across the globe are numerous, complex, and require increasingly urgent action. Read More
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