#asasif

[nowoolallowed]

Necklace - Met Museum Collection

Inventory Number: 26.7.1372 New Kingdom, ca. 1991–1450 B.C. Location Information: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 24, Carnarvon excavations

[mybeingthere]

Broad Collar of Wah.

Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat I, early,

ca. 1981–1975 B.C. Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah (MMA 1102), Mummy, in wrappings on chest, MMA excavations, 1920.

Faience, linen thread.

Dimensions:H. 34.5 cm (13 9/16 in.); W. 39 cm (15 3/8 in.)The Met

[shatar-aethelwynn]

"Exploring Egypt's Middle Kingdom at the Site of Ancient Thebes." Presentstion by Antonio J. Morales for Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East in March, 2022, regarding work done at Deir al-Bahari and Asasif. English subtitles are provided in the settings.

[strictlymovies]

source

about 1991–1450 B.C.

Thebes, Asasif, Tomb 

[ancientstuff]

I know I say this all the time, but this is truly an astonishing find. These are absolutely beautiful and the condition is amazing, although one doesn’t expect anything less in Egypt’s climate. I wonder if these are a cache waiting for occupants or whether they have occupants already. We’ll find out soon enough, I guess. EDIT: This talk, apparently, that this is a dump of sorts from a late 19th-early 20th century excavation, something similar. In other words, these coffins are not unknown. Part of the reason for thinking this is the stacking of the coffins. And there are remains in several, if not all. 

[teconozcomascarita]

Escarabajo del capataz supervisor de Wah. Plata, electro, esteatita esmaltada, cordón de lino. Tumba de Wah, sur de Asasif, Tebas, Alto Egipto. Dinastía Media, principios del reino 12.º (Amenemhat I), ca 1981-1975 a. de C. 

[egypt-ancient-and-modern]

god Atum and Pharaoh Hatshepsut, from Lower Asasif from the Hatshepsut Valley Temple

[random-art-objects]

Kohl jar

ca. 2030–1640 B.C.

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[archaeologicalnews]

Egypt says archaeologists uncover 20 ancient coffins in Luxor

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry says archaeologists have uncovered at least 20 ancient wooden coffins in the southern city of Luxor.

A brief statement from the ministry on Tuesday says archaeologists found the coffins in the Asasif Necropolis.

The necropolis, located in the ancient town of West Thebes, includes tombs dating back to the Middle, New Kingdom and the Late Periods (1994 B.C. to 332 B.C.).

Photos from the ministry show colored coffins with inscriptions and paintings. The ministry described it as one of the "biggest and most important" discoveries in recent years. Read more.

[imperium-romanum]

CAIRO – 27 September 2018: The Egyptian Archaeological Mission working in Al-Asasif region, west of Luxor, under the supervision of the Ministry of Antiquities, discovered Thursday two ancient tombs containing two mummified corpses. Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani and Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri personally observed the mission's work. It is worth noting that the Ministry of Antiquities aims to intensify work in West Luxor in order to discover more ancient Egyptian treasures, and to supervise the restoration and maintenance works carried out in Luxor within the government's framework to turn Luxor and Aswan into modern touristic hubs, restoring their solid positions among the international touristic resorts. Luxor is the most popular travel destination in Upper Egypt and the Nile Valley. The city is famous for being the dynastic and religious capital of the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom in Egypt. Hence, Luxor offers tourists vast temples, ancient royal tombs, a spectacular desert, river scenery and a bustling modern life.

[ir-egipto-travel]

Egypt: Tombs of Luxor

Except the Valley of the Kings every necropolis of Luxor features in this photo collection: the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis (7 tombs), the Necropolis of Deir el Medina (2 tombs), the Necropolis of Dra Abu el-Naga (1 tomb), the Necropolis of El-Khoka (3 tombs) and the Asasif Necropolis (2 tombs). These are commonly known as the "Tombs of the Nobles". Additionally one tomb in the Valley of the Queens is featured. No effort is spared to achieve the highest possible quality of photographic reproduction of the murals and reliefs, showing the original colours at neutral white balance and even lighting. Some subjects are well known, others rarely reproduced, like the ceilings. Details bring daily life and burial rituals of the ancient Egyptians into focus. The captions add in-depth information.

[pwlanier]

Estate Figure, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early reign of Amenemhat I, ca. 1981–1975 B.C. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280, MMA 1101), serdab, MMA excavations, 1920. Wood, gesso, paint.

Courtesy Alain Truong

[theancientwayoflife]

~ Broad Collar of Wah.

Period: Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty; reign of Amenemhat I (early)

Date: ca. 1981–1975 B.C.

Place of origin: Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah (MMA 1102), Mummy, in wrappings on chest, MMA excavations, 1920

Medium: Faience, linen thread

[ancientstuff]

Very nice find. The 26th Dynasty was the Nubian dynasty, and the burial seems to have been intrusive...I think? It’s not completely clear.

[solitariussanctumartarchitecture]

What a tremendous find!!!!

Tourists lined up to view the newly discovered coffins in Luxor, Egypt.

[hevnovrhevn]

~ Broad Collar of Wah.

Period: Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty; reign of Amenemhat I (early)

Date: ca. 1981–1975 B.C.

Place of origin: Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah (MMA 1102), Mummy, in wrappings on chest, MMA excavations, 1920

Medium: Faience, linen thread