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Title: | Mediterranean resins in New Kingdom Egypt : a multidisciplinary approach to trade and usage. | ||||
Author: | Serpico, Margaret Teresa. |
ISNI:
0000 0001 3394 0742
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Awarding Body: | University College London (University of London) | ||||
Current Institution: | University College London (University of London) | ||||
Date of Award: | 1997 | ||||
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Abstract: | |||||
Resins were widely used in ancient Egypt for a variety of
purposes, including as incense, as varnish, in cosmetic and
ritual preparations and in mummification. However, as Egypt
had virtually no internal sources, these resins would have
been obtained through trade. Although Egypt's contacts with
the south for resin are well-known, little is known of the
Mediterranean resin trade. This study took a multidisciplinary
approach, incorporating not only archaeological information,
but also botanical data, chemical residue analysis and
microscopic examination of pottery fabrics to find evidence of
this trade.
Each of the above mentioned usages was studied. Resins and
resinous products subsequently identified included pistacia
resin and pitch, Pinaceae resin, including coniferous pitch,
cedar resin and cedar-scented products. These usages indicated
a high level of demand for Mediterranean resins. Study of
amphorae imported from Syria-Palestine to the site of Tell el-
Amarna indicated a strong link between resin trade and
Canaanite storage jars. The study of the distribution of these
jars, in Egypt, Israel and on the contemporary shipwreck at
Ulu Burun, Turkey, provided valuable information on
Mediterranean resin trade.
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Supervisor: | Not available | Sponsor: | Not available | ||
Qualification Name: | Thesis (Ph.D.) | Qualification Level: | Doctoral | ||
EThOS ID: | uk.bl.ethos.362850 | DOI: | Not available | ||
Keywords: | Archaeology | ||||
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