Author Description

The ninth volume in the publication of results from the excavation of the early 12th Dynasty settlement of Tell El-Dab'a on the East Delta. This volume is principally concerned with the large pottery assemblage which provides a valuable insight into the town's status and the everyday standard of living. This, combined with an analysis of the town plan of small and regularly spaced dwellings, contributes to our understanding of the original colonisation of the East Delta. It also helps to explain the methods of early Egyptian town planning and the limited expectations of the inhabitants. The book includes illustrations of both high status and functional vessels and a full catalogue of form and fabric types. German text.