Archaeology of Egypt in the Third Intermediate Period

James Bennett's book explores the concepts of transition and continuity in Egypt's Third Intermediate Period, assessing settlement patterns, the built environment, and material culture. It identifies interconnected themes related to political and economic powers, settlement nucleation, self-sufficiency, defense, regionality, and elite emulation.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 372 pages
\n Publication date: 26 September 2019
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The Third Intermediate Period in Egypt (1076–664 BCE) witnessed significant political and social transformations driven by the introduction of Libyan social and cultural influences. In his comprehensive book, James Bennett delves into the concepts of transition and continuity within the cultural and societal landscape of Egypt during this period. Through a meticulous assessment of settlement patterns, the built environment, and associated material culture, Bennett offers a timely synthesis of current research on the settlement archaeology of the Third Intermediate Period.

The analysis reveals several interconnected themes that shaped the culture and society of the Twenty-First to Twenty-Fifth Dynasties. These themes revolve around the political and economic powers of different regions, the emergence of settlements and population growth, self-sufficiency at both collective and individual levels, defense strategies, regional variations in settlement development and material culture, and the emulation of elites through everyday objects.

Bennett's work provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of this period, shedding light on the social, economic, and cultural developments that unfolded in Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period. His comprehensive approach and detailed analysis contribute to our understanding of this pivotal era in Egyptian history.

\n Weight: 932g\n
Dimension: 260 x 186 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781108482080\n \n