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Book of Abstracts

THE LAND OF FERTILITY
South-east Mediterranean since
the Bronze Age to the Muslim Conquest
1st International post-graduate conference 2014
Friday, June 6th
13:00 Reception
14:00 An Opening of the Conference and Opening Lecture I by prof. Krzysztof Ciałowicz
14:30 – 17:30 Session I – At the dawn of the civilisation
14:30 – 14:50 Jakub Skłucki, BA (Jagiellonian University): Canaanean blade technology as example of
production in the Levant segments in Bronze Age
14:50 – 15:10 Daria Białobrzecka, BA (Jagiellonian University): The beginning and development of
metallurgy in ancient Egypt and Near East
15:10 – 15:40 Julia Chyla, MA (Jagiellonian University): Threats of archaeological heritage in Upper
Egypt
15:40 – 16:00 Discussion
16:00 – 16:10 Coffee break
16:10 – 16:30 Karolina Rosińska-Balik, MA (Jagiellonian University): Egypt before mudbricks.
16:30 – 16:50 Magdalena Kazimierczak, MA (Jagiellonian University): The pottery from Tell el-Murra
graves (seasons 2011-2014)
16:50 – 17:10 Bartosz Adamski, MA (Jagiellonian University): Transition between Naqada I and
Naqada II Periods as the time when “The Land of Beer and Bread” began
17:10 – 17:30 Katarzyna Kapiec, MA (University of Warsaw): Did Horus Behdetite come from Delta?
The relationship between god and Lower Egypt
17:30 – 17:50 - Discussion
20:00 – Integration Party
Saturday, June 7th
9:00 Reception
10:00 Opening Lecture II by prof. Ewdoksia Papuci-Władyka
10:30 – 14:30 Session II– In the Power of Great Empires
10:30 – 10:50 Filip Taterka, MA (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań): The Role of the Pharaoh as
the Feeder of His People
10:50 – 11:10 Natalia Małecka, MA (Jagiellonian University): Between civilisations - occupation on the
Egyptian Eastern Desert during the Old and Middle Kingdoms
11:10 – 11:30 Wojciech Ejsmond, MA (University of Warsaw): Survey of Gebelein 2014 - Preliminary
Results
12:00 – 12:20 Alicja Jurkiewicz, BA (Jagiellonian University): Second Syrian War in the light of
numismatic evidences
12:20 – 12:40 Barbara Zając, BA (Jagiellonian University): Nabataean coinage from Petra – main
aspects and problems
12:40 – 13:00 Szymon Jellonek, MA (Jagiellonian University): Provincial Coinage in Cyprus under the
Augustus
13:30 – 13:50 Łukasz Bartkowiak, MA (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań): City Gates as the
places of social interactions in Mesopotamia.
13:50 – 14:10 Wawrzyniec Miścicki, MA (Jagiellonian University): Greeks Mercenaries and Pirates in
the Lands of the Fertile Crescent in 8th and 7th c. BC. A Study of Interregional Contacts.
14:30 – 16:00 Diner break
16:00 – 19:30 Session III – Under the Wings of an Eagle
16:00 – 16:20 Victoria Rotar, MA (University of Wales Trinity Saint David): A Historian’s Perspective
on Egyptian Thebes in Book I of Diodorus Siculus' 'Bibliotheka Historica'
16:20 – 16:40 Maciej Wyżgoł, BA & Aleksandra Pawlikowska BA (University of Warsaw): The
Decorative Mosaics from Domestic Quarter in Jiyeh (Porphyreon).
16:40 – 17:00 Aleksandra Pawlikowska, BA (University of Warsaw): Via Maris - Traveling along the
Levantine Coastline
17:00 – 17:20 Katarzyna Żółty, MA (Jagiellonian University): Lebanon - Fading Land of Fertility
17:50 – 18:10 Marcin Gamrat, MA (Jagiellonian University): Farr and its role in the royal propaganda
in the Sasanian Iran. Representations and visual symbolism.
18:10 – 18:30 Małgorzata Kajzer, MA (Jagiellonian University): Changes in the East Mediterranean
trade patterns during the Hellenistic and Roman Periods due to oil lamps’ findings from Cyprus.
18:50 – 19:10 Łukasz Miszk, MA (Jagiellonian University): Loomweights from the East Mediterranean.
Looking for meaning of iconography.
19:10 – 19:30 Maciej Wacławik MA (Jagiellonian University): Looking for a lost weight
19:50 Closing of the Conference
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Name
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Faculty,
department
Study
programme
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Title
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
Jakub Skłucki
BA
Degree
[email protected]
Phone
number
667974390
Institute of Archaeology, Faculty of History, Jagiellonian University
MA in Archaeology
Year
2
Lithic studies
Canaanean blade technology as example of production in the Levant segments in
Bronze Age
In the Bronze Age in the Levant were several technology of productions segments.
One of them was a Canaanean blade technology. The first more formal definition
presented Neuville. The main features of these blades, according to Neuville, were
trapezoidal cross-section of the blades and two parallel ridges running down the
centre of the blades. These ridges are the result of the prior removal of other
blades from the core. Chronology of these artefacts depends on the region, for
example in Israel dates back earlier than the Bronze Age. Canaanean blade
technology is quite common in the entire the Levant, however, the pattern of
distribution these artefacts, may provide some interesting conclusions about the
cultures of the Bronze Age. An important issue is also negligible amount of cores,
which produced the blades. The uniqueness of this technology lies in the
production of large segments, which due to their size, could be used as a segments
to tribulum, not only as a sickle segments as usual.
Book of Abstracts
Name
and surname
Daria Białobrzecka
[email protected]
E-mail address
MA in Archaeology
Study
programme
695666574
Year
1
Archaeology
Branch of study
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
Phone
number
Faculty,
department
Title
BA
Degree
The beginning and development of metallurgy in ancient Egypt and Near East
The matter of metal production's genesis in the area of ancient Egypt and Near East is still
an essential issue in academic debate. Currently, it is hard to point out it's prime centre and
influence on the other manufacture places. There is no doubt, the metallurgy plays a major
role in social development and it is tightly related with it. Irrefutably, the ancient
inhabitants of discussed region widely contributed to advance metal extraction method and
its processing.
The earliest signs of metal processing are confirmed in area of Anatolia and Iran from even
6,500 BC. Such material was found in well–known archaeological excavation sites like Çatal
Höyük, Çayönü Tepesi, Tepe Sialk or Tal-i Iblis. In Egypt, the beginning of the metallurgy can
be dated to 4th millennium BC and it is believed that occurrence of it's growth was
influenced by Mesopotamian tradition through trade contacts between regions in that
time.
Certainly, the ancient inhabitants of Egypt and Near East achieved mastery in metal
processing. As an argument for that stands for example a high number of precious
jewellery objects. Many of them are masterpieces of art, produced by highly-qualified
craftsmen and were usually used to express prestige by representatives of local elites.
Undoubtedly, many of ancient metal production and tooling techniques constitute a basis
of modern metallurgy. No wonder the beginning of metallurgy and its development in
Ancient Egypt and Near East is constantly a significant topic to be considered and
developed by researchers.
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and surname
E-mail address
Julia Chyla
[email protected]
Study
programme
Year
2
Archaeology, GIS
Branch of study
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
604835339
Phone
number
UniGIS UJ
Faculty,
department
Title
MA
Degree
Threats of archaeological heritage in Upper Egypt
In recent years accelerating expansion of agriculture in Upper Egypt became a
threat to archaeological sites situated between desert and cultivated areas. Such
situation creates an urgent need to conduct an analysis of the danger
archaeological area. For a case study of the problem I have chosen Luxor district, a
region significant for history of ancient Egypt.
To trace the expansion of agriculture and the development of the modern
settlements a synthesis of archival maps from last 200 years, archival and
contemporary satellite images was carried out. Additionally, archaeological data
were gathered from field prospection in 2013 and 2014, stored in Geographic
Information System.
The analysis helps to trace the expansion of the agriculture areas during last 200
years and influence of both - ancient Egyptians and the Nile - on the local
landscape. It is also possible to find archaeological sites, now invisible on the
surface, which were marked on the old maps or are visible in infra red satellite
images. Project of field survey based on aforementioned analysis was also focused
on gathering different type of data about the region of Luxor from different kind of
sources and will be shown on the examples of the pre-dynastic sites: Chozam,
Abadiya and Gebelein.
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Karolina Rosińska-Balik
[email protected]
Phone
number
603707734
Faculty of History, Jagiellonian University
Faculty,
department
PhD studies
Study
programme
Year
3
Archaeology of Egypt and Near East
Branch of study
Title
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
MA
Degree
Egypt before mudbricks.
An old saying states: Rome wasn’t built in a day. This is also true for whole Egypt as
well. During thousands years of Egyptian architecture the most magnificent and
impressive structures were made of stones. They mostly outlived and are giving an
impression of great monumental architecture of the State in the Nile Valley.
However these structures are not the only building types of those times. Early
architecture of Egypt based on simpler constructions of easy available and
effortless in production materials – organic materials and mudbricks. Mudbrick
structures are quite well recognized. We can reconstruct production process of
bricks and some constructing issues concerning this material.
Let’s take a closer look for earlier building techniques. Although bricks made of
mud have relatively long history, people had some architectural ideas before its
development. In my paper I would like to trace the earliest habitational structures
and made an attempt to establish the time of its transition into mud brick
architecture.
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Magdalena Kazimierczak
[email protected]
PhD studies
Study
programme
Year
3
Branch of study
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
605787698
Phone
number
Faculty,
department
Title
MA
Degree
The pottery from Tell el-Murra graves (seasons 2011-2014)
The site of Tell el-Murra is situated in the north-eastern part of the Nile Delta, several
kilometres to the east of Tell el-Farkha, a well-known archaeological site of the 4th/3rd
millennium BC. Tell el-Murra has been explored since 2008, when the survey was
conducted there by the Polish Archaeological Expedition of the Institute of Archaeology,
Jagiellonian University in Cracow. In 2010 the first test trenches were explored, and since
then excavations have been carried out annually. These revealed settlement layers which
contained Predynastic (Lower Egyptian Culture), Early Dynastic and Old Kingdom (until the
6th Dynasty) pottery.
During five consecutive excavation seasons of 2010-2014, works were conducted among
others in trench S3, located in the south-western part of the tell, where the cemetery was
found. Fieldworks in 2011-2014 revealed several graves in this area. Most of them contain
ceramic vessels, which were assembled to the graves with other offerings.
The main purpose of this poster is presentation ceramic vessels from the tombs discovered
in Tell el-Murra. I am going to focus on vessels, which had been preserved complete or in a
state allowing reconstruction of the form. The pottery show affinities to the form of vessels
from cemeteries at Minshat Abu Omar and Tell el-Farkha but the pottery assemblage is also
comparable to forms found at other sites: Helwan, Buto, Kafr Hassan Dawood. These
similarities allow us to date graves from Tell el-Murra to the Early Dynastic Period.
Book of Abstracts
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Faculty,
department
Bartosz Adamski
[email protected]
PhD studies
502472074
Year
2
Branch of study
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
Phone
number
Study
programme
Title
MA
Degree
Transition between Naqada I and Naqada II Periods as the time when “The Land of
Beer and Bread” began
Ancient Egyptian Civilisation owed its greatness to the fertile land, flooded every
year by the beneficial waters of the Nile. Emmer wheat was the main cereal
cultivated in Egypt as it was in the whole Fertile Crescent Area. Transition between
Naqada I and Naqada II Periods seems to have posed one of the crucial economic
and therefore cultural change in Egyptian prehistory. It was the time when the
large-scale-production of advanced comestibles made of emmer as beer and bread
began. Since that moment Egypt can be called “The Land of Beer and Bread”,
because until the end of Egyptian statehood these two products played the main
role in its food economy. From that point of view, the so called First
Industrialization, so the beginning of general large-scale-production (beer and
bread production included), seems to have posed one of the most important
factors, which unified Egypt and enabled its rulers to transform it to the great
empire in the later periods. The new model of food economy was probably
invented in Upper Egypt and was so beneficial for the inhabitants of the region and
tempting to its neighbours that it spread northward very fast. The unification of
Egypt was the work of migration of the ideas long before the introduction of the
first large spatial state.
Book of Abstracts
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and surname
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Faculty,
department
Katarzyna Kapiec
[email protected]
PhD studies
509410047
Year
2
Archaeology
Branch of study
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
Phone
number
Antiquity of Southeastern Europe Research Centre, University of Warsaw
Study
programme
Title
MA
Degree
Did Horus Behdetite come from Delta? The relationship between god and Lower
Egypt
Horus Behdetite is one of the forms of Horus, belonging to the most important gods of
Egyptian pantheon, related mainly to the kingship ideology. In the Egyptological
literature this god is usually associated with Upper Egypt, specifically Edfu, where the
best-known temple dedicated to the worship of this god was erected. However, since
the Old Kingdom the sources mentioned relationships between Horus Behdetite and
Delta region.
The most intensive discussion about origins of Horus Behdetite took place in the first
half of the 20th century, but since then some new sources has been revealed and older
ones need to be verified in order to nowadays standards. Epithet of the god indicates
that he comes from place called Behdet. The southern Behdet is known as Edfu, but
according to the Behdetite’s relationships with Delta, the northern Behdet could exist
as well. Several localizations were considered as an origin place of Horus Behdetite
(e.g. Damanhur – “City of Horus”, Letopolis), but the most probable seems to be Tell elBalamun in north-eastern Delta (ancient name – Sambehdet).
The aim of this paper is to present sources speaking on the relationship between
Horus Behdetite and Delta region, their comment and attempt to determine their
impact on the understanding the origins of this god.
Book of Abstracts
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and surname
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Faculty,
department
Study
programme
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Title
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
Filip Taterka
MA
Degree
[email protected]
695360628
Phone
number
Faculty of History, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
PhD studies
Year
1
Archaeology
The Role of the Pharaoh as the Feeder of His People
Ancient Egyptian sources present the pharaoh as a living god and an earthly
incarnation of Horus. He is also praised as a great and undefeated warrior and temple
builder. One of the most commonly neglected aspects of pharaonic kingship is,
however, the role of the king as the feeder of Egypt who is responsible for providing
the nourishment for his subjects. The alimentation provided by the king not only
served his subjects in everyday life but also, by having been offered to the gods in daily
ritual, assured Egypt the well-being as the favour of the gods. This particular aspect of
ancient Egyptian kingship is reflected not only in texts praising the various qualities of
the ruler, but also in the architectural, iconographic and sculptural programme of the
temples erected by the king in various parts of Egypt. Allusions to royal responsibility
as the feeder are also included to many royal titularies. Moreover, the king must have
taken an active part in various religious feasts destined to regenerate the whole nature
and, therefore, bring wealth and prosperity to Egypt.
The aim of the paper is to present the ruler of Egypt in his function of the feeder of his
people. By analysing various textual, iconographical and architectural sources (coming
mostly but not exclusively from the Fayyum region) from various periods of Egyptian
history the author will try to examine one of the most significant but often ignored
aspects of ancient Egyptian ideology of kingship.
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Natalia Małecka-Drozd
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PhD studies
Study
programme
697687947
Year
2
Branch of study
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
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number
Faculty,
department
Title
MA
Degree
Between civilisations - occupation on the Egyptian Eastern Desert during the Old
and Middle Kingdoms
The „Eastern Desert” of pharaonic times included the eastern reaches of the Nile Delta,
the Wadi Tumilat , the western parts of Sinai and the proper area of desert spreaded
between the Nile Valley and the Red Sea coast. The most ancient traces of permanent
human presence on said area originate as early as from the Paleolithic period and are
certified by numerous rock drawnings and camps remains. After about 3500 BC,
accelerated drying of desert, related to climatic changes, become the cause of
depopulation of the region and evolution in the nature of its occupation.
From the beginning area of the Eastern Desert and the Sinai Peninsula were not only a
significant transit route between the Nile Valley and located on the east Levantine and
Mesopotamian centers, but also the most important supply source of special rocks and
ores. Constant flow of people and ideas, as well as demand of specified goods reflected
in institutional control of the Egyptian court as early as in the Early Dynastic period.
During the Old and Middle Kingdoms on the areas of Eastern Desert a number of
mines, quarries, military posts and harbours have been already known. Simultaneously,
source material confirms the presence of abundant nomadic troops and their frequent
contacts with subjects of the paharaoh.
Available data allow us to determine the comprehensive nature of the occupation in
the mentioned area.
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and surname
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Wojciech Ejsmond
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PhD studies
Study
programme
502725948
Year
2
archaeology of Egypt
Branch of study
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
Phone
number
Archaeology, Warsaw University
Faculty,
department
Title
MA
Degree
Survey of Gebelein 2014 - Preliminary Results
Gebelein is an area where nearly all kinds of archaeological sites dated to all periods of
Egyptian history are represented. Despite an early date of initial research (1891), the
site complex is still poorly known.
In 2014 an archaeological and epigraphic survey was initiated, resulting in
preliminary documentation of antiquities dated to the Predynastic and Pharaonic
times. Research proved that the area is under threat and needs urgent documentation,
as well as rescue excavations. The most threaten is the Central Necropolis, where the
saff-tombs have been partly damaged by buldozers. Due to the threats this necropolis
became a focal point of the survey.
This year season resulted in many surprises, like discovery of coptic chapel cut
into the rock. Use of the Reflectance Transformation Imaging gave good results in
detecting graffiti which have not been seen during the fieldwork due to their poor
state of preservation and bad lightning conditions. Very interesting is also unpublished
speos dedicated to goddess Hathor, 'Lady of Gebelein', with preserved relief
decorations on its walls.
Further studies on previous excavations and recently gained data help in
understanding of insufficiently published researches from the end of the 19th and the
beginning of the 20th century.
Book of Abstracts
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and surname
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department
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programme
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Title
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
Alicja Jurkiewicz
[email protected]
BA
Degree
Phone
number
509548435
MA in Archaeology
Year
1
Ancient Numismatics
Second Syrian War in the light of numismatic evidences
It is generally known that coins in ancient times were used not only as money, but also as a
sign of royal propaganda. And so they were used by the Seleucids during the Second Syrian
War (260-253 BC). There are several commemorative issues of Seleucus II, linked by
scientists with his conflict with Ptolemy II.
The first coin issue related with Second Syrian War are gold staters with a depiction of
Athene holding a palm branch. They were emmited in several mints in Asia Minor, eg.
Myrina or Cyme. The second type are gold staters with similar picture, showing Nike
instead of Athene, minted in Tarsus, Miletus and Sardis. Apart from special iconographic
types, there are also some commemorative issues with typical Seleucid motive of Apollo
sitting on the Omphalos, struck in gold (like the one from Antioch on the Orontes). They are
linked with the end of Second Syrian War and the union between the Seleucid and the
Ptolemies, guaranted by the marriage of Antiochus II and ptolemaic princess Berenice.
Examining extraordinary issues and comparing them with typical Seleucid types shows that
coin production was very tightly connected with politics. In the case of Second Syrian War it
could be seen, that important occasions were commemorated by emmiting a special coin
issue. Confronting the numismatic research with written sources can help in revealing the
history of the conflict between two great kingdoms of Egypt and Middle East.
Book of Abstracts
Name
and surname
Barbara Zając
[email protected]
E-mail address
Faculty,
department
Phone
number
781902779
MA in Archaeology
Study
programme
Year
2
Ancient Numismatics
Branch of study
Title
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
BA
Degree
Nabataean coinage from Petra – main aspects and problems
Minting activity of the Nabataean kings of Petra is dated on the first century BC/AD. The
first coins were struck probably by Aretas III when he held Damascus between 84-71 BC.
Many types were presenting figures of Nike, sometimes with crescent bears inscriptions in
Greek. Anonymous emissions with winged, wearing a helmet on her head Nike were
because of their origin most problematic. Meshorer dated this coins for period between
110-71 BC. Iconography in Nabataean coinage is limited to few basic designs, like royal
portraits, standing figure, cornucopiae, hand or eagle. Interesting thing is absence of
animals (except eagle), plants or architecture expositions, very popular motives present in
coinage of other ancient states. Nabataean kings struck only silver and bronze emissions,
which can be connected with a privilege of minting gold coins by Roman Emperor. Also
monetary system was syncretistic. During the reign of Aretas III Phoenician standards and
coins imitating the Tyrain shekel were used for the first time. In the next period combined
standards were present (Greek tetradrachm and obol for silver coins). Bronze emissions
were based on Roman as and quadrans.
Nabataean kings of Petra were struck coins between 84 BC and AD 101/106.
Minting activity was included silver and bronze emissions, without gold. Iconography was
focus on six main types. Monetary system was syncretistic, based on Roman and Greek
standards.
The main purpose of paper is to present basic aspects of Nabataean coinage and
outline main problems concerning the matter.
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Abstract
(up to 250
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Szymon Jellonek
MA
Degree
[email protected]
693394818
Phone
number
MA in History
Year
1
Ancient History
Provincial Coinage on Cyprus under the Augustus
Cyprus during the hellenistic period was an autonomous province of Ptolemaic
Kingdom. After the defeat of Cleopatra VII Cyprus fell under the control of Octavian
and Roman Empire. The new goverment of the island provoked a lot of changes.
One of them was the new system of coinage. The royal system was replaced by the
provincial one. On the obverse of the earliest roman coin from 26 BC appears the
potrait of Augustus. The Latin inscriptions displaced the Greek ones. On the reverse
the Victory is shown. On the next two issues minted by proconsul A. Plautius after
21 BC the obverse is reserved for Augustus, and the reverses are presenting the
strictly local themes: the temple of Aphrodite at Paphos and the Zeus Salaminios.
Gaius Ceaser is presented as princeps iuvenalis on the coin from 1 AD. The
expected successor of the Augustus is also presented on a few other issues at
Cyprus. There is one more denomination interpreted as Cyprian which contains
the capricorn and scorpion with the stars without any legend.
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Łukasz Bartkowiak
[email protected]
PhD studies
Study
programme
782170579
Year
3
History of Ancient Near East
Branch of study
Abstract
(up to 250
words)
Phone
number
Faculty of History, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
Faculty,
department
Title
MA
Degree
City Gates as the places of social interactions in Mesopotamia.
For many centuries city gates were particularly characteristic localizations in urban
centers. In ancient Nineveh, Ashur or Babylon, these localizations often had many
functions. Their basic role was to enable visitors to enter the cities or make the
entrance impossible. According to many Akkadian sources, local trade, judiciary or
imposing a penalty took place near city gates.
The aim of this lecture is to analyze selected fragments from Akkadian texts, which
concern social interactions that occurred near the city gates of Mesopotamia. The
analysis will point out many functions of these specific areas given by the local
authorities.
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Abstract
(up to 250
words)
Wawrzyniec Miścicki
wawrzyn86@wp,pl
MA
Degree
Phone
number
664491684
PhD studies
Year
3
Classical Archaeology
Greeks Mercenaries and Pirates in the Lands of the Fertile Crescent in 8th and 7th c.
BC. A Study of Interregional Contacts.
In the traditional scholarship the subject of Greek mercenary activities has been strongly
linked with military and economical development of Greek city-states from the 4th c. BC.
The existence of mercenaries serving in armies of Southeast Mediterranean in the Archaic
Period was seen as incidental event set by the ambitious rulers rather than continuous
habit. Additionally, contacts between Greeks and people from the Fertile Crescent has been
predominantly studied from the viewpoint of eastern influences upon Greek culture of
Archaic Period, therefore the center point was located in Greece. Those two factors created
a gap in our understanding of early Greek activity in the Southeast Mediterranean, a blank
page which is primary focus of recent scholarship.
The aim of my paper is to provide some sort of a cover for this gap, by reconstructing
patterns of interregional contacts of Greeks and people from Fertile Crescent between 8th
and 7th c. BC, which corresponds roughly with the early Archaic Period in Greece, NeoAssyrian Empire, and beginning of the Saite Period. Using rich and various cluster of sources
from historical accounts (Assyrian and Greek), epigraphic and iconographical evidence, the
analysis of artifacts (Greek weapons, pottery) from Levantine sites, I will present a model of
activity, composed of mercenary service, trade and pirate raids, based on high level of
human mobility, that was a primary cultural pattern of Greeks in their journeys southeast.
The model of mutual and constant interregional relations will serve to better understanding
of the cultures of Southeast Mediterranean.
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Victoria Rotar
MA
Degree
[email protected]
Phone
number
School of Classics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
MA Classics
Year
2
Classics
A Historian’s Perspective on Egyptian Thebes in Book I of Diodorus Siculus'
'Bibliotheka Historica'
This paper will discuss the descriptions and narratives related to Thebes, with regard to the
ways of presentation of historical material in the work of Diodorus Siculus. It pays particular
attention to the techniques of the author's treatment with information which he had
received from the sources of different types (apart from his own autopsy - the Egyptian
priests, the Greek historians, mythographers and poets). It will analyse the methodology
used by Diodorus specifically for the purpose of making the audience of the Hellenistic
period familiar with the history of one of the most remarkable cities of Ancient Egypt.
The Book I of Diodorus’ history has generally been considered as an epitome of the
Aegyptiaca, the work of Hecataeus of Abdera and, consequently, as being decisively based
on the philosophical ideas and the notions of history writing of the latter (e.g. the motif of
utopian state; emphasis on ‘marvellous things’). This research, however, having focused on
the depiction of Thebes of ancient times within the Book I of the Bibliotheka, argues that
Diodorus, while following the tradition of Hecataeus, at the same time presents his data
from the aspects important for his own conception of ‘universal history’ (i.e. a new for the
Hellenistic period approach to myths and the pragmatic attitude to historiography). The
indications of his method can be seen where the history of Thebes is related in connection
(1) with ancient mythologies brought from Egypt to Greece (by Orpheus and Homer) and
(2) with the accounts of Diodorean ‘culture heroes’ (Osiris and Sesoosis).
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Institute of Archaeology, Faculty of History, University of Warsaw
MA in Archaeology
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BA, BA
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Year
1
Archaeology of the Middle East, Archaeology of Egipt and Nubia
The Decorative Mosaics from Domestic Quarter in Jiyeh (Porphyreon).
The modern village of Jiyeh, identified as the Greco-Roman Porphyreon, is located
20 km south of Beirut in Lebanon. The archaeological site consists of a domestic
quarter with a basilica on the south and a necropolis on the north. The occupation
of Jiyeh begins in the Bronze Age and lasts uninterruptedly until the abandonment
of the site in the 7th century AD. The last few seasons of excavations have
produced a large number of mosaics and their fragments, as well as a multiplicity
of loose tesserae. This material is connected mainly with the last period of
occupation.
The aim of this paper is to give a short overview of iconography, methods of
production and technology, focusing on the material excavated in the domestic
quarter in the last few seasons.
Our work is especially concerned with the identification of mosaic patterns on the
basis of parallels found on other sites in the Near East. We would also like to briefly
discuss how the distribution of decorative fragments on the site reflects social
stratification.
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Aleksandra Pawlikowska
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MA studies
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Greco-Roman Near East
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603769395
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Study
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Title
BA
Degree
Via Maris - Traveling along the Levantine Coastline
Communication routes of the finest quality have been identified throughout the
entire Imperium Romanum. The efficiently functioning network of roads was a
major factor that enabled Romans to control remotely located provinces. In the
Near East, a highway of great importance was undoubtedly Via Maris, leading from
Egypt to Syria along the Levantine coastline. A variety of sources provides us with
very interesting information on certain individuals passing through these areas.
The aim of this paper is to offer a closer look at the people who used the Via Maris,
taking into account not only the ancient ways of travelling, but also the distances
they had to cover.
the entire Imperium Romanum. Efficiently functioning network of roads was the
major factor that enabled Romans to control far located provinces. In the Near East
a highway of the great importance was undoubtedly Via Maris, leading from Egypt
to Syria along the Levantine coastline.
The aim of this speech is to get a closer look on the people that were using Via
Maris, taking into account not only the ancient ways of travelling, but also the
distances they had to cover.
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Katarzyna Żółty
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608079640
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Institute of Sociology, Jagiellonian University
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department
Study
programme
Year
Sociology
Branch of study
Title
Abstract
(up to 250
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MA
Degree
Lebanon - Fading Land of Fertility
Lebanon is a small country located in the Middle East where tradition and progress are
mixed in an extraordinary manner till nowadays. It is an amazing place for the different
fields’ researchers. Scientists who are coming there from all around the world try to explore
heritage of this magic land. Lebanon as well as the other countries in the Mediterranean
region conceals history from the ancient times; the history of the beginning of human
civilization. The biggest empires ruled this land for ages. The first part of this paper
concerns the information what those empires left when their reign ended? Presentation of
the most interesting archaeological sites in Lebanon proves that it is correct to call Lebanon
the land of fertility. The second part is related to Lebanon as a country that resembles a
mosaic. That is what makes this place interesting for researchers. The ethnical, religious,
cultural diversity of this small country vary Lebanon positively. It is also the cause of many
conflicts which appear there. Numerous military conflicts changed the mentality of the
people. Western researchers’ approach must be adapted to local conditions to be able to
define what that unique “national heritage” means to Lebanese. The last part is an attempt
to answer the question: why the citizens of Lebanon in majority are not interested in
archaeological discoveries in their country. Big corporations build on the ancient ruins their
resorts, while government does not react. The legacy slowly disappears and falls into
disrepair.
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Marcin Gamrat
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MA
Degree
Phone
number
662624375
BA in Archaeology
Year
3
Middle Eastern Archaeology
Farr and it’s role in the royal propaganda in the Sasanian Iran. Representations and
visual symbolism.
The concept of farr, the divine glory, is an inseparable element of Iranian kingship
and royal ideology. Depicted numerously, from the Achaemenid and even the
Median times, showed strong connection between the king and the God, but not
only that. The farr was available to every man, and, according to Avestan hymns,
every man was obliged to seek for splendour. The one with the greatest, purest,
Aryan farr was chosen by God to became a king, but he could lose his glory by
leaving the righteous path. Every succeeding ruler needed to gain his own farr,
which couldn’t be inherited. Under the Sasanian reign, when famous rock reliefs
were carved, farr became one of the most important elements of the royal
propaganda. Today we can see it’s representations on the mentioned reliefs and as
well on the numismatics and decorated plates. Two important deities: Mithra and
Apam Napat, later Anahita, are connected with this concept, serving as purveyor
and guardian of farr. The aim of the following paper is to analyse the visual
symbolism of farr in order to show the role of the king in the society. It will also
show what means were used to strengthen the position of the ruler in the empire
where the religion was tightly tied with the politics.
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Małgorzata Kajzer
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MA
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Phone
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510779799
PhD studies
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1
Changes in the East Mediterranean trade patterns during the Hellenistic and
Roman Periods due to oil lamps’ findings from Cyprus.
Oil lamps were used in Cyprus since the Bronze Age (2000-1600 BC). The earliest
examples, derived probably from the Near East, relatively fast were started to be
imitated. After that time, during the Hellenistic Period, new forms and shapes used
as prototypes appeared. It has to be said that the role of external production
centers was enormous in local workshops at that time. It can be observed during
the Roman Period as well. In the 1st century AD new technology of production
came from Italy. Afterwards other elements from the Near East affected again on
Cypriot manufacturers. It is very interesting how many different influences
appeared in Cypriot oil lamps’ production and how they changed in time.
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Łukasz Miszk
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MA
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500195516
PhD studies
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3
Loomweights from the East Mediterranean. Looking for meaning of iconography.
Loomweights are one of the most common artefacts excavated on the
archaeological sites. Production of textile has been basic human activity since
neolithic age when wool, linen etc. replaced animal furs and skins. New tool was
constructed – loom, which was necessary to produce textile from fibre.
Unfortunately this kind of tool is imperceptible in archeological layers. Only the
warp – weighted loom, one of few we know, has left traces – loomweights.
Loomweights has never been point of interest of researchers. It is not very
spectacular or chronologically sensitive kind of archaeological finds. This type of
artifact, though usually classified in the so-called ‘small finds’ category, often
contains very interesting objects on which we can observe various kinds of
ornamentation. In this paper I will attempt to outline the hypotheses which have
been put forward concerning the reasons and inspiration behind the decoration
and iconography of loomweights from East Mediterranean in ancient times.
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Maciej Wacławik
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MA
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698354548
PhD studies
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Mediterranean Archaeology
Looking for a lost weight
In the first season of field works during Paphos Agora Project in Trench II small
bronze steelyard with acorn-shape weight has been found. After two years both
objects were cleaned and preserved. During this process new and very important
details have been discovered. On the bar of the steelyard two scales had been
engraved. These scales have given us information about the operating range of this
weighing machine. After measuring the distances between the weighting point and
the fulcrum as well as between the fulcrum and counterpoise we have multiplied
that two values by the weight of the acorn-shape weight. A result we had received
was very surprising. It was lighter than the expected result by almost 80 grams.
This difference could be an effect of using on Cyprus different weighing system or
it also could be the evidence of being in use ‘light’ pound. Using of the ‘light’ pound
is confirmed in the Byzantine times by some archaeological materials. This ‘light
Byzantine pound’ had a weight very similar to results we have calculated. These
calculation completes our information about ancient measuring systems
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