essay

The ceremonial center at Hierakonopolis locality HK29A

aspects of early egypt • London • Published In 1996 • Pages: 16-35 , plates

By: Friedman, Renée.

Abstract
Friedman writes about a ceremonial center (shrine) found at Hierakonpolis. this religious center was in use from the Naqada II period up into the first dynasty. Excavation revealed stuctures arranged around a courtyard and fence, with at least one standard. pottery and stone tools were found. Some archaeological indications of the ceremonies conducted there were found. In addition to maps of the findings, reconstructed drawings of the center are provided.
Subjects
Ceramic technology
Masonry
Religious and educational structures
Utensils
Sacred objects and places
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
1985-1986 and 1989
Coverage Date
Naqada II-Dynasty 1 (Aha-Djer)
Coverage Place
Egypt
Notes
Renée Friedman
For bibliographical references see document 6: Spencer
LCCN
97171109
LCSH
Egypt--Antiquities/Egypt--History--To 332 B.C.