Dating to the 7th century BCE, the extensive tomb complex of the grand steward Harwa is one of the largest ever built by a non-royal Egyptian. Located in ancient Thebes (modern Luxor), in the south of present-day Egypt, the site presents stylistic elements from the northern city of Memphis and decorations reminiscent of the mystery cult and resurrection rituals found at the enigmatic structure of Seti I at Abydos, known as the Osireion. Francesco Tiradritti will discuss recent discoveries in the tomb of Harwa, including the remains of ancient plague victims (3rd century CE) that St. Cyprian believed signaled the end of the world, along with two fragmentary Roman funerary portraits that shed new light on 2nd century CE Thebes.

Presented with support from the Marcella Tilles Memorial Fund

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