Archaeology

Since 2001 the CES RAS undertakes archaeological campaign at Memphis — one of the oldest capitals of Egypt (Memphis). Details >>>>

In 2003 the CES RAS conducted archaeological survey at Deir el-Banat (Fayoum). This site is marked with the ruins of Medieval convent and the cemetery, which functioned since Greco-Roman till Early Medieval periods. Details >>>>

In 2003 the CES RAS carried out the first season of The Russian Underwater Archaeological Mission in Alexandria. Details >>>>

In 2006 the CES RAS started archaeological survey and conservation of the Theban Tomb 23. This tomb was erected for Tjay, who was a scribe of Royal dispatchers at the court of the king Merenptah. Details >>>>>

In 1998–2005 the CES  RAS and The Institute of Egyptology and Coptology of The Münster University undertook archaeological survey of the Royal Cache TT 320 (Western Thebes). Details >>>>>

In 1995–2001 the CES RAS took part in the joint Russian-Dutch excavations at Tell Ibrahim Awad. Details >>>>>

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