Saqqara through the New Kingdom: Synthesis and Final Thoughts

Saqqara's necropolis is revealed as a dynamic cultural landscape that evolved continuously through the New Kingdom (ca. 1539–1078 BCE), shaped by generations of human activity and memory. Unlike static reconstructions, this study emphasizes its perpetual growth, where past layers intertwine with present experiences, creating a complex urban space for both the living and dead. The research employs a biographical approach to landscape, analyzing material traces, identities, and perceptions to showcase the necropolis's city-like qualities. Despite challenges posed by 19th-century looting and limited systematic exploration, this synthesis underscores Saqqara's enduring significance as a living cultural geography, offering new insights into its layered history.

Staring, N. (2022). Saqqara through the New Kingdom: Synthesis and Final Thoughts. The Saqqara Necropolis through the New Kingdom, 291–301. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004467149_008