Wolfram Grajetzki Bücher

Abstract: Eine Forschungsreise entlang des Nil war 1842 bis 1845 ein abenteuerliches Unterfangen. In Gluthitze, bei Sandsturm und malträtiert von Fliegen, Flöhen und Heuschrecken exakte Dokumentationen der antiken Hinterlassenschaften der alten Kulturen im Niltal anzufertigen, stellte eine große Herausforderung dar. Dieses Kunststück gelang der preußischen Expedition unter Leitung des Ägyptologen und Sprachwissenschaftlers Richard Lepsius. Das Ägyptische Museum und Papyrussammlung in Berlin widmet der wegweisenden Expedition eine Sonderausstellung. Im Zentrum stehen die unterschiedlichen Objekte und Materialien, die von der Reise mitgebracht wurden, und ihr Einfluss auf die Entwicklung der damals entstehenden Wissenschaft der Ägyptologie. Das Begleitbuch bietet einen umfassenden Einblick in den historischen Kontext der Forschungsreise, porträtiert ihre Protagonisten und beleuchtet die bis heute andauernde Wirkungsgeschichte. Anhand zahlreicher Abbildungen zeigt es faszinierende Tagebücher, Objekte, Skizzen und Zeichnungen der Expeditionsteilnehmer, die noch heute in aktuelle Forschungen eingebunden sind und zu Erkenntnissen verhelfen, die für Richard Lepsius und die anderen Teilnehmer nicht vorstellbar waren - das Abenteuer geht weiter

This Element provides a new evaluation of burial customs in New Kingdom Egypt, from about 1550 to 1077 BC, with an emphasis on burials of the wider population.

The book explores the social dynamics and daily lives of the working population in ancient Cobra, Egypt. It delves into their roles, occupations, and the impact of societal structures on their existence, providing a detailed examination of labor, community interactions, and cultural practices in this historical context. Through this lens, it uncovers the complexities of life for these individuals and their contributions to the broader tapestry of ancient Egyptian society.

The author, an Honorary Research Associate at the Institute of Archaeology of University College London, has a strong background in Egyptian studies. His latest work, focused on the roles and significance of court officials during the Egyptian Middle Kingdom, offers valuable insights into the administrative and social structures of ancient Egypt. Grajetzki's expertise is reflected in his thorough research and analysis, making this book a significant contribution to the field of archaeology and Egyptology.

A collection of nine thematic essays on the culture of the Middle Kingdom and Second Intermediate period, focusing on mortuary stelae, inscriptions, burials and coffin decoration.

For the ancient Egyptians, the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000-1700 BC) was a classical period of art, history and literature. The Twelfth Dynasty was one of the strongest ever to rule on the banks of the Nile: some of its kings were later worshipped as local gods, and were made famous by classical Greek authors. Yet Egyptologists tend not to look beyond the extraordinary royal sculpture and literary masterpieces of the time. Although the picture is fragmentary, as with any archaeological record, the last two hundred years of exploration and excavation have revealed much of the splendour of the period. This book examines the evidence for the culture, history and society of both central and provincial Egypt at the time, revealing the wealth of the entire country. In this second edition, Wolfram Grajetzki incorporates recent discoveries, discussions and publications which have emerged over the intervening fifteen years, including new excavation reports for the mastabas at Lisht and excavations at Abydos. Too often overshadowed by the better-preserved architecture of other periods, Middle Kingdom Egypt emerges for the reader as a fascinating age in its own right.