Archaeological Investigations at el-Hebeh 1980

Preliminary Report

by Robert J. Wenke

Book cover: Archaeological Investigations at el-Hebeh 1980

Extent: 149 pages

Publisher: Heinrich-Barth Institute

Subjects: Ancient Egypt

Series: Reports

Series volume number: 9

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(December 1984)

ISBN: 9780890031544

Price: $8.00

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Excavations, surface sampling topographic mapping, and other archaeological and Egyptological researches were conducted at the site, of el-Hibeh between February 11 and March 16, 1980.


Excavations, surface sampling topographic mapping, and other archaeological and Egyptological researches were conducted at the site, of el-Hibeh between February 11 and March 16, 1980. Results indicate that el-Hibeh, a large (approximately 13 hectares), walled “town” on the Nile’s east bank across from el-Fashn, was first occupied in the late 2nd millennium B.C. and remained an important site through much of the 1st millennium B.C. and into the first several centuries A.D. Excavations were conducted in stratified deposits in two areas of 1st millennium B.C. occupations, producing samples of ceramics, floral and faunal remains, architecture, and other artifacts. Aspects of the settlement’s occupational history are reconstructed, and suggestions for future research are made.

  • By (author) Robert J. Wenke