Kellia. Kôm Qouçoûr ‘Îsâ 1

Fouilles de 1965 à 1978

By (author) D. Weidmann

Book cover: Kellia. Kôm Qouçoûr ‘Îsâ 1

Extent: 538 pages

Publisher: Peeters Publishers

Subjects: Ancient Egypt

Series: Kellia

Series volume number: 4

Language: French

Hardback (Published)

(May 2013)

ISBN: 9789042926714

Price: $119.00

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The Kom 1 (QIs 1), along with the entire monastic Qoucour Isa, in the desert of Kellia was fully excavated between 1965 and 1978. Nine successive states are described in detail and reconstructed, marked by rich ceramic and monetary ensembles. The analysis provides the functions of the discovered buildings: enclosures, memoriae, cells, rooms for meetings and meals, kitchens, bakeries, shops, stores … Comparative analysis of the second meeting of Kellia center after 451 AD (Qacr Ouaheida) and synthesis of the development of the site. Studies and categorization of ceramics, coins, inscriptions and decorations (including a glass opus). Specialized studies (relics, textile installations, plant and animal remains, bricks and mortar).


English summary: Comparative analysis of Kellia after 451 AD and synthesis of the development of the site. Studies and categorization of ceramics, coins, inscriptions, and decorations, and some specialized studies. French text. French description: Le Kom 1 (QIs 1), en marge de l’ensemble monastique de Qoucour Isy, dans le desert des Kellia, a ete fouille integralement entre 1965 et 1978. Il contenait les plus anciens temoins de l’occupation du site et le centre de reunion hebdomadaire des ermites, jusqu’a sa desaffectation au second quart du VIIe s. Developpe a partir d’un groupe de cellules primitives (seconde moitie du IVe s.), QIs 1 a ete dote de trois eglises (fin IVe s.; apres 451; dernier quart VIe s.). Neuf etats successifs sont decrits et reconstitues de maniere detaillee, dates par de riches ensembles ceramiques et monetaires. L’analyse propose les fonctions des constructions decouvertes: enceintes, tour-refuge, memoriae, cellules, locaux pour reunions et repas, cuisines, boulangeries, ateliers, magasins… Analyse comparee du second centre de reunion des Kellia, apres 451 AD (Qacr Ouaheida) et synthese du developpement du site. Etude et catalogues de la ceramique, des monnaies, inscriptions et decors (dont un opus sectile en verre). Etudes specialisees (reliques, installations textiles, restes vegetaux et animaux, briques et mortiers).

  • By (author) D. Weidmann