Results of five years of Pottery Analysis in the Temple of Millions of Years of Thutmosis III in Western Thebes (2011–2015)

A cluster of tombs from approximately the 11th Dynasty, located to the north of the Temple of Millions of Years of Thutmosis III in Western Thebes, provides significant insights into ceramic traditions during the late Middle Kingdom and Second Intermediate Period. This study presents a detailed analysis of pottery finds from these tombs, predating the temple's construction, alongside selected New Kingdom pottery types, such as those from foundation deposits. Conducted over five years (2011–2015), the research employs systematic ceramic analysis to reconstruct burial practices and material culture transitions in Ancient Thebes. The findings contribute to understanding the temporal and cultural context of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a rare glimpse into pottery production and use during these pivotal periods.

Bader, B., & Seco Álvarez, M. (2016). Results of five years of Pottery Analysis in the Temple of Millions of Years of Thutmosis III in Western Thebes (2011–2015). Ägypten Und Levante, 26, 157–262. https://doi.org/10.1553/aeundl26s157