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Western Hinterland of Qamûla

The epigraphic remains in the Western Desert hinterland
of the modern town of Qamûla cluster in six major sites

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Latest Lecture

Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Ministry of State for Antiquities, Egypt held a lecture on the Egyptian Cultural Heritage and the Egyptian Revolution Thursday, April 12.

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Nadura Temple Project

Future seasons of the Yale Nadura Temple Project will undoubtedly shed more light on the local cult of Chonsu and his connection to other Oasis temples.

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Umm Mawagir

Umm Mawagir in Kharga Oasis: an Industrial Landscape of the Late Middle Kingdom/Second Intermediate Period.

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