Description: In ancient Egypt, one of the primary roles of the king was to maintain order and destroy chaos. Since the beginning of Egyptian history, images of foreigners were used as symbols of chaos and thus shown as captives being bound and trampled under the king's feet. The early 18th dynasty (1550-1372 BCE) was the height of international trade, diplomacy and Egyptian imperial expansion. During this time new images of foreigners bearing tribute became popular in the tombs of the necropolis at Thebes, the burial place of the Egyptian elite. This volume analyses the new presentation of foreigners in these tombs. Far from being chaotic, they are shown in an orderly fashion, carrying tribute that underscores the wealth and prestige of the tomb owner. This orderliness reflects the ability of the Egyptian state to impose order on foreign lands, but also crucially symbolises the tomb owner's ability to overcome the chaos of death and achieve a successful afterlife. Illustrated with colour plates and black-and-white images, this new volume is an important and original study of the significance of these images for the tomb owner and the functioning of the funerary cult.
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Title: Foreigners In Ancient Egypt: Theban Tomb Paintings From The Early
Weight: 564
EAN: 9781474241588
ISBN-10: 9781474241588
Date of Publication: 2016-12
Place of Publication: 2016-12
Book Series: Bloomsbury 3PL
Genre: HISTORY / Ancient / Egypt
Narrative Type: N/A
Features: N/A
Intended Audience: N/A
Ex Libris: No
Editor: N/A
Edition: N/A
Pagination: 188
Dimensions: 921x614
Number of Pages: 184 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Foreigners in Ancient Egypt: Theban Tomb Paintings from the Early Eighteenth Dynasty
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication Year: 2016
Subject: Archaeology, History
Item Height: 234 mm
Item Weight: 445 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Dr Flora Brooke Anthony
Series: Bloomsbury Egyptology
Item Width: 156 mm
Format: Hardcover
