How modern epigraphers document the enduring stone records of ancient Luxor Temple
In short: Join J. Brett McClain, senior epigrapher at the Epigraphic Survey, for an inside look at the ongoing preservation and documentation efforts at Luxor Temple. This seminar offers a rare glimpse into the meticulous fieldwork required to record ancient history for future generations.
The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (OI) is currently conducting extensive research in Thebes, Egypt. This presentation, led by Chicago House assistant director J. Brett McClain, focuses on the specific methodologies used to document the temple's inscriptions and architectural features.
This session serves as the first installment of a three-part series. Future segments will cover fieldwork at Medinet Habu and Temple Tomb 1107, providing a comprehensive overview of the organization's current archaeological initiatives in the region.
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