V. I. Yarmolovich

The pottery from the bath complex at Memphis (season in 2023)

This article presents preliminary results of the study of ceramic material from archaeological excavations conducted in 2023 by the Russian mission of the Centre for Egyptological Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences to Kom Tuman (ancient Egyptian city Memphis). A bath complex was discovered in the northeast part of the site. According to an investigation of its architecture, the complex belongs to Hellenic baths types. Investigation of the ceramics confirmed that there was human activity in this complex during the Ptolemaic period. The range of Ptolemaic pottery includes such shapes as Amphores Égyptiennes, cooking pots, casseroles, tagena, various bowls and plates as well as Ptolemaic black ware.

Keywords:
pottery, Ptolemaic period, baths, Memphis, Ptolemaic black ware.

Original language — English.

DOI: 10.24412/2686-9276-2024-00017.

Referring: Yarmolovich V. I. The pottery from the bath complex at Memphis (season in 2023) // Egypt and Neighbouring Countries 4 (2024): 57–64. DOI: 10.24412/2686-9276-2024-00017.

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