World Heritage Site: Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Publication Year: 2025
Publication Type: Book
Publication Identifier: WHE88C0B6EBB4
Summary
A groundbreaking study redefines the role of landscape in ancient Egyptian funerary practices, revealing it as a dynamic force shaping cultural evolution rather than merely a backdrop. By integrating landscape archaeology with cognitive neuroscience—specifically through experimental neuro-archaeology using eye-tracking techniques—the research challenges outdated frameworks and demonstrates how external factors like topography and culture influence cognition. Case studies in Umm el-Qaab and Thebes uncover sacred sites linked to natural phenomena, introducing a novel conceptual framework that underscores the landscape's cultural agency. This approach offers a nuanced perspective on Egyptian studies, defying conventional interpretations and advancing our understanding of cultural development.
Citation
Antonio, M. H. (2025). El paisaje en el antiguo Egipto. https://doi.org/10.32028/9781803279510
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