essay

The prehistoric site of Adaima: settlement and cemetery

aspects of early egypt • London • Published In 1996 • Pages: 93-97 , plates

By: Midant-Reynes, Béatrix, Buchez, Nathalie, Crubezy, Eric, Janin, T..

Abstract
Midant-Reynes, as part of the French Institute of Archaeology, conducted a surface sampling of material and then excavated at Adaima, near Esna in Upper Egypt. A brief description of their findings is presented, Adaima includes a cemetery and a settlement that shifted from the desert to the valley over time. Photographs of some of the artifacts, burials, and excavated areas of the settlement are provided.
Subjects
Post depositional processes in archaeological sites
Ceramic technology
Settlement patterns
Burial practices and funerals
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Early Dynastic Egypt
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Northern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2004
Field Date
1989
Coverage Date
Naqada II-1st Dynasty
Coverage Place
Adaima; Upper Egypt
Notes
B. Midant-Reynes, N. Buchez, Eric Crubezy, T. Janin
For bibliographical references see document 6: Spencer
LCCN
97171109
LCSH
Egypt--Antiquities/Egypt--History--To 332 B.C.