Tell el-Maskhuta, investigated by the archaeological expedition from the National Research Council of Italy ISPC, is characterised by a huge enclosure wall. The recent research raises the issue of its purpose. The enclosure is described and the history of the studies is presented. In addition, the topic of city walls in ancient Egypt and their function is addressed.

Some Notes on the Great Enclosure Wall of Tell el-Maskhuta I

Capriotti G.
2022

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Tell el-Maskhuta, investigated by the archaeological expedition from the National Research Council of Italy ISPC, is characterised by a huge enclosure wall. The recent research raises the issue of its purpose. The enclosure is described and the history of the studies is presented. In addition, the topic of city walls in ancient Egypt and their function is addressed.
2022
Istituto di Scienze del Patrimonio Culturale - ISPC
Tell el-Maskhuta; Wadi Tumilat; enclosure wall; fortresses; Egyptian Delta
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