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Rock Inscriptions above the Speos at Gebel el-Silsila

Nilsson, Maria LU orcid and Faraman, Ahmed (2025) In Journal of Egyptian Archaeology p.1-12
Abstract
The present paper aims to serve as an initial publication focusing on a collection of rock inscriptions situated in the north-eastern cliff, positioned above and to the right of the façade of the renowned Speos at Gebel el-Silsila. Its purpose is to offer a preliminary glimpse into a comprehensive compilation of rock inscriptions from the area, presently being prepared for publication. Within this paper, nineteen inscriptions are presented, predominantly comprising personal signatures. Some inscriptions also include naval and administrative titles dating back to the Middle Kingdom. Notably, inscription number 8 contains a date and references the royal name of Senusret I. These texts, however, suffer from significant erosion, resulting in... (More)
The present paper aims to serve as an initial publication focusing on a collection of rock inscriptions situated in the north-eastern cliff, positioned above and to the right of the façade of the renowned Speos at Gebel el-Silsila. Its purpose is to offer a preliminary glimpse into a comprehensive compilation of rock inscriptions from the area, presently being prepared for publication. Within this paper, nineteen inscriptions are presented, predominantly comprising personal signatures. Some inscriptions also include naval and administrative titles dating back to the Middle Kingdom. Notably, inscription number 8 contains a date and references the royal name of Senusret I. These texts, however, suffer from significant erosion, resulting in poor preservation. It is important to note that no pictorial graffiti were documented on these specific panels. As this publication primarily focuses on the inscribed texts, the interpretation of their function and significance within the landscape remains limited at this stage. (Less)
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Gebel el-Silsila, Fieldwork, Archaeology, Egyptology, Hieratic, Hieroglyph, Epigraphy, Rock inscription, Middle Kingdom, Speos, Ancient quarry, Sobek, Gebel el-Silsila, Middle Kingdom, rock inscriptions, ancient graffiti, Sobek
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Journal of Egyptian Archaeology
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12 pages
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Egypt Exploration Society
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  • scopus:105007146084
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2514-0582
DOI
10.1177/03075133251335973
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Avkodande av det förflutna: en studie av gåtfulla märkningssystem, deras skapare och betydelser
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English
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