Middle Kingdom Theban Project spring 2023

Archaeological Projects

Middle Kingdom Theban Project spring 2023, Archaeological Projects

The MKTP, under the direction of Dr Antonio J, Morales (Universidad de Alcalá), aims at the study and publication of 11th – 12th Dynasty tombs in Deir el-Bahari and Asasif (Luxor). This archaeological project, which started in 2015, currently works in the tombs of Henenu (TT313), Ipi (TT315), the so-called Eastern sector (east of the northern hill of Deir el-Bahari, with several tombs dated in the 12th Dynasty); and in Asasif works in the tombs of Dagi (TT103) and Djari (TT306), both tombs incorporated in the concession of 2018.

The 7th season carried out during May 2023 consisted on the excavation, conservation and restoration of the tombs of Djari (TT366) and Dagi (TT103), located in the necropolis of Asasif, and analysis and photography of the sarcophagus of Ipi, located in situ in his tomb (TT315) in the northern hill of Deir el-Bahari.

More info at: http://www.thebanproject.com