Why a 1930s film archive reveals the secrets of an ancient Egyptian overseer's home.
In short: This footage from the Egypt Exploration Society archives documents the 1930 to 1933 excavation of house T34.1 in Amarna. It offers a rare look at the residence of Hatiay, an overseer of works under Akhenaten, known for its unique stone architecture.
The excavations, conducted over three seasons, uncovered the north suburb home of Hatiay. Unlike typical mudbrick structures of the period, this house featured multiple stone doorways. One of these entrances was covered in inscriptions, which allowed archaeologists to identify the owner as the overseer of works for the pharaoh Akhenaten.
These film records are preserved within the Lucy Gura Archive. They provide a visual window into the methods and findings of early 20th-century archaeology at Tell el-Amarna, highlighting the structural sophistication of elite homes in the city.
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