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This is the promo video of a new published book translated to Arabic by Mohamed Raafat Abbas, ent... more This is the promo video of a new published book translated to Arabic by Mohamed Raafat Abbas, entitled "Thutmose III, The Life and Wars of Egypt's Greatest Warrior King".
Author: Richard A. Gabriel
Translated to Arabic: Mohamed Raafat Abbas
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Papers by Mohamed Raafat Abbas
Cahiers de Karnak 17 , 2024
The Ramesside war scenes of Karnak are main historical source for the study of imperial policy of... more The Ramesside war scenes of Karnak are main historical source for the study of imperial policy of Egypt in the Levant and Nubia during the New Kingdom, as well as the political situation in the ancient Near East during the Late Bronze Age. On the other hand, some of the remarkable Ramesside stelae that were discovered in Egypt, Nubia and the Levant, provided important historical information on the military achievements of the Ramesside warrior pharaohs as well. Egyptologists and historians have noted that some details of the texts of these Ramesside stelae have been depicted in the war scenes of Karnak. This article surveys and discusses the depictions of three Ramesside stelae in the war scenes of Karnak.
Ägypten und Altes Testament 121, 2023
On the basis of archaeological, iconographical and textual evidence, this paper collected the att... more On the basis of archaeological, iconographical and textual evidence, this paper collected the attestations of the Libyan War of Ramesses II.
BIGEN 71, 2023
The Libyan captives were very significant in some of the important historical records of Ramesses... more The Libyan captives were very significant in some of the important historical records of Ramesses II. This paper surveys and discusses the significance of the Libyan scenes in the Nubian temples of Ramesses II, the significance of the Libyan captives' depiction on two private stelae from the forts of Ramesses II at the Libyan border, and the military employment of the Libyan captives during the reign of Ramesses II.
Égypte Afrique & Orient 106, 2022
Égypte Nilotique et Méditerranéenne 13, 2020
The Egyptian military activity in Canaan and Nubia was very significant during the reign of Meren... more The Egyptian military activity in Canaan and Nubia was very significant during the reign of Merenptah (1213–1203 BC) and was an important part of the historical developments during the New Kingdom of Egypt as well as in the contemporary Late Bronze Age of the Ancient Near East. The Canaanite and Nubian wars of Merenptah reestablished Egypt’s influence in the Levant and Nubia after the massive rebellions that occurred in the territories of the Egyptian empire. This paper surveys and discusses some significant historical notes and perspectives on the Canaanite and Nubian wars of Merenptah, in order to shed some light on new military and political aspects of the Ramesside Empire.
Égypte Nilotique et Méditerranéenne 11, 2018
The Viceroy of Kush (King's son of Kush) was a high official in the structure of the Egyptian imp... more The Viceroy of Kush (King's son of Kush) was a high official in the structure of the Egyptian imperial administration during the New Kingdom. The textual and archaeological evidence of the Ramesside Period indicate that some Ramesside viceroys had played a significant military role during the reigns of Sety I, Ramesses II and Merenptah, to support the political, economic and military authority of the Ramesside Empire in its southern territories. They had participated in the major Ramesside military campaigns against Nubia under the command of their warrior kings that aimed to crush any Nubian revolts in the regions of Irem or Wawat. They had also led other campaigns by themselves for the same purpose and for any other political or economic purposes. This paper surveys and discusses this point, in order to shed some light on a new aspect of the Egyptian imperialism in Ramesside Nubia.
Cahiers de Karnak 16 , 2017
The various Ramesside war scenes and texts of the Karnak temple are main historical sources for a... more The various Ramesside war scenes and texts of the Karnak temple are main historical sources for all the scholars who are interested in the study of imperial policy of Egypt in its territories in Syria and Canaan during the New Kingdom, in the ancient Egyptian military, the political situation in the ancient Near East during the Late Bronze Age, and Biblical archaeology as well. The Canaanite town of Yenoam features prominently in the war scenes and texts of the Ramesside Period, where it is depicted and mentioned in some of the most important Ramesside military historical sources, such as the northern war scenes of Sety I at Karnak, the First Beth-Shan stela of Sety I and the triumph hymn of Merenptah. This paper surveys and discusses the depiction and registration of the town of Yenoam in the Ramesside war scenes and texts of the Karnak temple, and aims to shed light on new historical aspects of this significant strategic town during this period.
Égypte Nilotique et Méditerranéenne 10, May 12, 2017
The Sherden were a part of Sea Peoples who attacked Egypt during the Ramesside period. The Sherde... more The Sherden were a part of Sea Peoples who attacked Egypt during the Ramesside period. The Sherden raiders were enemies of Egypt at the beginning of the reign of Ramesses II, who proclaimed its victory on them. After their defeat, many of them were captured and integrated into the Egyptian army, becoming one of the best troops of foreign auxiliaries. They were used by Egyptians during all the Ramesside period. They served as units of infantry or as bodyguard of the king. The famous reliefs describing the battle of Kadesh and the battle of Dapour in the time of Ramesses II, the Libyan war of Merenptah, and the Libyan and northern wars of Ramesses III, refer to the significant presence of the Sherden units in the Egyptian army. This paper surveys and discusses the military role of Sherden warriors in the Egyptian army during the Ramesside period.
Égypte Nilotique et Méditerranéenne 9, 2016
The Battle of Kadesh was the most famous military clash in the ancient history and the first majo... more The Battle of Kadesh was the most famous military clash in the ancient history and the first major conflict in the ancient world, before Alexander, to be described in detail. Ramesses II clearly regarded the Battle of Kadesh as the peak of his entire reign. The important military role of the bodyguard of Ramesses II was noticeable in the records of Ramesses II on the Battle of Kadesh. Ramesses II rescued in the battlefield, according to the valor of the royal bodyguard, which consisted mostly of the Sherden soldiers, after the escape of his officers and soldiers during the harsh moments of fighting that followed the Hittite attack on the lines of the Egyptian army at the beginning of the battle. This paper discusses the significant military role of the bodyguard of the warrior pharaoh Ramesses II in this great battle.
Cahiers de Karnak 15 , 2015
The triumph scenes of the pharaohs are the longest-lasting and best-attested iconographic motif o... more The triumph scenes of the pharaohs are the longest-lasting and best-attested iconographic motif of Egyptian culture. As stated by many historians and Egyptologists, they are a purely formal representation of Pharaoh’s timeless role as victor for Egypt and its gods, as also confirmed here. The triumph scenes of the Ramesside warrior pharaohs in which the king is represented smiting different groups of northern and southern enemies with his mace and in the presence of Amun-Re were usually displayed to glorify their victories. The triumph scene and text of Merenptah, which is located at the south end of the inner face of the eastern wall of the “Cour de la Cachette” at Karnak temple, is one of the most significant and important historical sources for Merenptah’s reign; it sheds light on new aspects of his military events and campaigns in Asia and Nubia. Some recent Egyptological studies dealing with the historical texts and battle reliefs of Merenptah in Karnak and elsewhere provide valuable information that could allow a different historical reading and interpretation of the Karnak triumph scene and text. This paper presents a new study of the triumph scene and text of Merenptah at Karnak in light of this context.
Chasing Chariots. Proceedings of the First International Chariot Conference (Cairo 2012)
Charioteers were very significant in the Ramesside Period, evidenced for example by the frequent ... more Charioteers were very significant in the Ramesside Period, evidenced for example by the frequent mention of them in texts dated to the reign of king Ramesses II. Charioteers also played an important role in diplomacy as many Ramesside charioteers held the title ’’the royal envoy to every foreign country’’. This paper will focus on the diplomatic role of the charioteers in the Ramesside Period and their status in Egyptian society.
Journal of Ancient Egyptian Interconnections
Abgadiyat 6, 2011
The Ramesside Period (the time of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Dynasties) characterized by an imp... more The Ramesside Period (the time of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Dynasties) characterized by an important historical phenomenon in the field of administration in ancient Egypt, which is the control of the military commanders on a large amount of administrative titles and positions in the state. Most of Egyptologists thought that this historical phenomenon was related to the nature of the historical period that passed by Egypt in this time, where the Ramesside Period characterized by the military activities in the different fields of life in ancient Egypt, as a result to the great number of wars which fought by the Egyptians in this period. Therefore, the administration of the state in the Ramesside Period affected by the militarization of the Egyptian society, and the military commanders succeed in controlling many administrative titles and positions, according to their important position in the Egyptian society in this time.
This article is discussing the control of the military commanders on one of the most important administrative titles in ancient Egypt, which is imy-r kAwt "the overseer of works", in the time of king Ramesses II (1290-1224 BC). The importance of this title related to the supervision of its owner on building and constructing of different temples of gods and kings, tombs of kings, tombs of high officials and numerous building projects of the state. Hence, the viziers and high officials of the state were proud to carry this important administrative title since the time of the Old Kingdom until the time of the New Kingdom, according to its importance. However, the discussion of this article will spot the light on the important historical role which performed by the Military Commanders in the administration of the state in the Ramesside Period.
Abgadiyat 3, 2008
The state in Ancient Egypt depended on the central domination of the king in the political, admin... more The state in Ancient Egypt depended on the central domination of the king in the political, administrative, military and economic affairs. Therefore, the importance of the Royal Guards appeared as they were responsible for the safety and protection of the king,
Books by Mohamed Raafat Abbas
Ägypten und Altes Testament 121, 2023
Perspectives on the Ramesside Military System. Proceedings of the International Conference Held ... more Perspectives on the Ramesside Military System.
Proceedings of the International Conference Held at the Institute for Egyptology and Coptology of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, 10–11 December, 2021
Edited by Mohamed Raafat Abbas and Friedhelm Hoffmann
Ägypten und Altes Testament 121 (2023)
The volume assembles the contributions of a conference on the Ramesside military system that aimed to shed light on new archaeological and historical perspectives concerning the entire military outlook of Egypt at this time. The intention of the conference was to make a broad assessment of the current state of knowledge about the Ramesside military system and discuss how the new knowledge relates to previously held theories, and to provide a forum for discussion. The Egyptian military activity was very significant during the Ramesside Period of Egypt (Dynasties XIX–XX, 1310–1100 BC) and was an important part of the historical developments during the New Kingdom of Egypt as well as in the contemporary Late Bronze Age of the ancient Near East. – On the basis of archaeological, iconographical and textual evidence, Mohamed Raafat Abbas collected the attestations of the Libyan war of Ramesses II. – Mohamed Abd el-Maksoud and Elsayed Abd el-Alim discussed the fortifications at Tell Heboua (ancient Tjaru) in north Sinai which secured Egypt’s eastern border at the Pelusiac branch of the Nile at the starting point of the so-called Ways of Horus to Palestine by protecting the crossing of the Nile at a strategically suitable place. – Peter J. Brand examined recurring ideological themes in the monumental military texts and reliefs of Sety I and Ramesses II and their impact on our endeavor to understand the historical context of the wars these pharaohs waged. – The fortress of Tjaru was dealt with by Ola El-Aguizy once more. It is depicted not only in the temple of Karnak, but also in the Ramesside tomb of the Generalissimo Urkhya at Saqqara. – James K. Hoffmeier discussed the fortress of Tell el-Borg, one of the bases along the Ways of Horus in north Sinai, concentrating on the reconstruction of the antique landscape in order to understand the position and the building phases of the fortress. – Jozef Hudec dealt with the fortress(es) of Tell el-Retaba east of Ismailia. Recent excavations of the Polish-Slovak Archaeological Mission revealed numerous structures inside the fortresses, and delivered new information about the defense walls and other defensive installations. – The chariot which is so prominent in the Ramesside war scenes was treated by Heidi Köpp-Junk in its historical development from the earliest evidence until the first century BC. – Alberto M. Pollastrini dealt with scale armours, which are mentioned as booty of war or diplomatic presents and occasionally depicted. – Sylvia Schoske dealt with the Stela ÄS 8025 from the Munich Egyptian Museum. – Steven Snape concentrated on the fortress of Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham west of Marsa Matruh which was erected by Ramesses II against the Libyans for securing the coastal trade. – Finally, Anthony Spalinger showed that studies of points of view have been a revealing strategy in analysing literary compositions of the ancient world. How the author or compiler of a relatively lengthy historical account established his focus upon the narrative automatically entails a certain strategy of presentation.
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by Sébastien Biston-Moulin, Anaïs Tillier, Cédric Larcher, Gabriella Dembitz, Charlie Labarta, Jérémy Hourdin, Ali Ali Abdel Halim, Romane Betbeze, Léo Cagnard, Silke Caßor-Pfeiffer, Marion Claude, Marie-Paule Jung, Dina Metawi, Elena Panaite, Anne-Hélène Perrot, Renaud Pietri, Mohamed Raafat Abbas, Laurie Rouvière Madiot, Chiara Salvador, and Florie Pirou
Cette première livraison de l’inventaire bibliographique des monuments, objets, scènes et inscrip... more Cette première livraison de l’inventaire bibliographique des monuments, objets, scènes et inscriptions des temples de Karnak a été rendue possible par le travail de dépouillement systématique de la documentation épigraphique des temples de Karnak dans le cadre du projet Karnak (Programme « Investissement d’Avenir » ANR-11-LABX-0032-01 Labex ARCHIMEDE). Débuté en 2013, ce projet d’édition des inscriptions des temples de Karnak a pour ambition de collecter, d’organiser et de rendre accessible le corpus des sources textuelles en hiéroglyphe, hiératique et démotique présentes ou issues des temples de Karnak. Depuis près de trois ans, ce projet rend ainsi progressivement disponibles dans une interface accessible en ligne les textes publiés ou encore inédits de Karnak, collationnés in situ.
Près d’un demi-siècle après la dernière version actualisée publiée de la Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts, Statues, Reliefs and Paintings de Bertha Porter et Rosalind Moss consacrée aux temples thébains, ce nouvel inventaire de la décoration des temples de Karnak permet d’inclure l’abondante bibliographie parue depuis, dont les nombreux projets archéologiques et épigraphiques conduits par le Centre Franco-Égyptien d’Étude des Temples de Karnak depuis sa création en 1967 (15 volumes des Cahiers de Karnak, plus d’une vingtaine de monographies et des centaines d’articles).
Les premières versions de l’Inventaire des monuments, objets, scènes et inscriptions des temples de Karnak sont diffusées, avec une date de version, au format PdF depuis les sites internet du Centre Franco-Égyptien d’Étude des Temples de Karnak (MAE/USR 3172 du CNRS) et de l’équipe d’égyptologie de l’université de Montpellier (UMR 5140 du CNRS).
This is the promo video of a new published book translated to Arabic by Mohamed Raafat Abbas, ent... more This is the promo video of a new published book translated to Arabic by Mohamed Raafat Abbas, entitled "Thutmose III, The Life and Wars of Egypt's Greatest Warrior King".
Author: Richard A. Gabriel
Translated to Arabic: Mohamed Raafat Abbas
15 views
Cahiers de Karnak 17 , 2024
The Ramesside war scenes of Karnak are main historical source for the study of imperial policy of... more The Ramesside war scenes of Karnak are main historical source for the study of imperial policy of Egypt in the Levant and Nubia during the New Kingdom, as well as the political situation in the ancient Near East during the Late Bronze Age. On the other hand, some of the remarkable Ramesside stelae that were discovered in Egypt, Nubia and the Levant, provided important historical information on the military achievements of the Ramesside warrior pharaohs as well. Egyptologists and historians have noted that some details of the texts of these Ramesside stelae have been depicted in the war scenes of Karnak. This article surveys and discusses the depictions of three Ramesside stelae in the war scenes of Karnak.
Ägypten und Altes Testament 121, 2023
On the basis of archaeological, iconographical and textual evidence, this paper collected the att... more On the basis of archaeological, iconographical and textual evidence, this paper collected the attestations of the Libyan War of Ramesses II.
BIGEN 71, 2023
The Libyan captives were very significant in some of the important historical records of Ramesses... more The Libyan captives were very significant in some of the important historical records of Ramesses II. This paper surveys and discusses the significance of the Libyan scenes in the Nubian temples of Ramesses II, the significance of the Libyan captives' depiction on two private stelae from the forts of Ramesses II at the Libyan border, and the military employment of the Libyan captives during the reign of Ramesses II.
Égypte Afrique & Orient 106, 2022
Égypte Nilotique et Méditerranéenne 13, 2020
The Egyptian military activity in Canaan and Nubia was very significant during the reign of Meren... more The Egyptian military activity in Canaan and Nubia was very significant during the reign of Merenptah (1213–1203 BC) and was an important part of the historical developments during the New Kingdom of Egypt as well as in the contemporary Late Bronze Age of the Ancient Near East. The Canaanite and Nubian wars of Merenptah reestablished Egypt’s influence in the Levant and Nubia after the massive rebellions that occurred in the territories of the Egyptian empire. This paper surveys and discusses some significant historical notes and perspectives on the Canaanite and Nubian wars of Merenptah, in order to shed some light on new military and political aspects of the Ramesside Empire.
Égypte Nilotique et Méditerranéenne 11, 2018
The Viceroy of Kush (King's son of Kush) was a high official in the structure of the Egyptian imp... more The Viceroy of Kush (King's son of Kush) was a high official in the structure of the Egyptian imperial administration during the New Kingdom. The textual and archaeological evidence of the Ramesside Period indicate that some Ramesside viceroys had played a significant military role during the reigns of Sety I, Ramesses II and Merenptah, to support the political, economic and military authority of the Ramesside Empire in its southern territories. They had participated in the major Ramesside military campaigns against Nubia under the command of their warrior kings that aimed to crush any Nubian revolts in the regions of Irem or Wawat. They had also led other campaigns by themselves for the same purpose and for any other political or economic purposes. This paper surveys and discusses this point, in order to shed some light on a new aspect of the Egyptian imperialism in Ramesside Nubia.
Cahiers de Karnak 16 , 2017
The various Ramesside war scenes and texts of the Karnak temple are main historical sources for a... more The various Ramesside war scenes and texts of the Karnak temple are main historical sources for all the scholars who are interested in the study of imperial policy of Egypt in its territories in Syria and Canaan during the New Kingdom, in the ancient Egyptian military, the political situation in the ancient Near East during the Late Bronze Age, and Biblical archaeology as well. The Canaanite town of Yenoam features prominently in the war scenes and texts of the Ramesside Period, where it is depicted and mentioned in some of the most important Ramesside military historical sources, such as the northern war scenes of Sety I at Karnak, the First Beth-Shan stela of Sety I and the triumph hymn of Merenptah. This paper surveys and discusses the depiction and registration of the town of Yenoam in the Ramesside war scenes and texts of the Karnak temple, and aims to shed light on new historical aspects of this significant strategic town during this period.
Égypte Nilotique et Méditerranéenne 10, May 12, 2017
The Sherden were a part of Sea Peoples who attacked Egypt during the Ramesside period. The Sherde... more The Sherden were a part of Sea Peoples who attacked Egypt during the Ramesside period. The Sherden raiders were enemies of Egypt at the beginning of the reign of Ramesses II, who proclaimed its victory on them. After their defeat, many of them were captured and integrated into the Egyptian army, becoming one of the best troops of foreign auxiliaries. They were used by Egyptians during all the Ramesside period. They served as units of infantry or as bodyguard of the king. The famous reliefs describing the battle of Kadesh and the battle of Dapour in the time of Ramesses II, the Libyan war of Merenptah, and the Libyan and northern wars of Ramesses III, refer to the significant presence of the Sherden units in the Egyptian army. This paper surveys and discusses the military role of Sherden warriors in the Egyptian army during the Ramesside period.
Égypte Nilotique et Méditerranéenne 9, 2016
The Battle of Kadesh was the most famous military clash in the ancient history and the first majo... more The Battle of Kadesh was the most famous military clash in the ancient history and the first major conflict in the ancient world, before Alexander, to be described in detail. Ramesses II clearly regarded the Battle of Kadesh as the peak of his entire reign. The important military role of the bodyguard of Ramesses II was noticeable in the records of Ramesses II on the Battle of Kadesh. Ramesses II rescued in the battlefield, according to the valor of the royal bodyguard, which consisted mostly of the Sherden soldiers, after the escape of his officers and soldiers during the harsh moments of fighting that followed the Hittite attack on the lines of the Egyptian army at the beginning of the battle. This paper discusses the significant military role of the bodyguard of the warrior pharaoh Ramesses II in this great battle.
Cahiers de Karnak 15 , 2015
The triumph scenes of the pharaohs are the longest-lasting and best-attested iconographic motif o... more The triumph scenes of the pharaohs are the longest-lasting and best-attested iconographic motif of Egyptian culture. As stated by many historians and Egyptologists, they are a purely formal representation of Pharaoh’s timeless role as victor for Egypt and its gods, as also confirmed here. The triumph scenes of the Ramesside warrior pharaohs in which the king is represented smiting different groups of northern and southern enemies with his mace and in the presence of Amun-Re were usually displayed to glorify their victories. The triumph scene and text of Merenptah, which is located at the south end of the inner face of the eastern wall of the “Cour de la Cachette” at Karnak temple, is one of the most significant and important historical sources for Merenptah’s reign; it sheds light on new aspects of his military events and campaigns in Asia and Nubia. Some recent Egyptological studies dealing with the historical texts and battle reliefs of Merenptah in Karnak and elsewhere provide valuable information that could allow a different historical reading and interpretation of the Karnak triumph scene and text. This paper presents a new study of the triumph scene and text of Merenptah at Karnak in light of this context.
Chasing Chariots. Proceedings of the First International Chariot Conference (Cairo 2012)
Charioteers were very significant in the Ramesside Period, evidenced for example by the frequent ... more Charioteers were very significant in the Ramesside Period, evidenced for example by the frequent mention of them in texts dated to the reign of king Ramesses II. Charioteers also played an important role in diplomacy as many Ramesside charioteers held the title ’’the royal envoy to every foreign country’’. This paper will focus on the diplomatic role of the charioteers in the Ramesside Period and their status in Egyptian society.
Journal of Ancient Egyptian Interconnections
Abgadiyat 6, 2011
The Ramesside Period (the time of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Dynasties) characterized by an imp... more The Ramesside Period (the time of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Dynasties) characterized by an important historical phenomenon in the field of administration in ancient Egypt, which is the control of the military commanders on a large amount of administrative titles and positions in the state. Most of Egyptologists thought that this historical phenomenon was related to the nature of the historical period that passed by Egypt in this time, where the Ramesside Period characterized by the military activities in the different fields of life in ancient Egypt, as a result to the great number of wars which fought by the Egyptians in this period. Therefore, the administration of the state in the Ramesside Period affected by the militarization of the Egyptian society, and the military commanders succeed in controlling many administrative titles and positions, according to their important position in the Egyptian society in this time.
This article is discussing the control of the military commanders on one of the most important administrative titles in ancient Egypt, which is imy-r kAwt "the overseer of works", in the time of king Ramesses II (1290-1224 BC). The importance of this title related to the supervision of its owner on building and constructing of different temples of gods and kings, tombs of kings, tombs of high officials and numerous building projects of the state. Hence, the viziers and high officials of the state were proud to carry this important administrative title since the time of the Old Kingdom until the time of the New Kingdom, according to its importance. However, the discussion of this article will spot the light on the important historical role which performed by the Military Commanders in the administration of the state in the Ramesside Period.
Abgadiyat 3, 2008
The state in Ancient Egypt depended on the central domination of the king in the political, admin... more The state in Ancient Egypt depended on the central domination of the king in the political, administrative, military and economic affairs. Therefore, the importance of the Royal Guards appeared as they were responsible for the safety and protection of the king,
Ägypten und Altes Testament 121, 2023
Perspectives on the Ramesside Military System. Proceedings of the International Conference Held ... more Perspectives on the Ramesside Military System.
Proceedings of the International Conference Held at the Institute for Egyptology and Coptology of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, 10–11 December, 2021
Edited by Mohamed Raafat Abbas and Friedhelm Hoffmann
Ägypten und Altes Testament 121 (2023)
The volume assembles the contributions of a conference on the Ramesside military system that aimed to shed light on new archaeological and historical perspectives concerning the entire military outlook of Egypt at this time. The intention of the conference was to make a broad assessment of the current state of knowledge about the Ramesside military system and discuss how the new knowledge relates to previously held theories, and to provide a forum for discussion. The Egyptian military activity was very significant during the Ramesside Period of Egypt (Dynasties XIX–XX, 1310–1100 BC) and was an important part of the historical developments during the New Kingdom of Egypt as well as in the contemporary Late Bronze Age of the ancient Near East. – On the basis of archaeological, iconographical and textual evidence, Mohamed Raafat Abbas collected the attestations of the Libyan war of Ramesses II. – Mohamed Abd el-Maksoud and Elsayed Abd el-Alim discussed the fortifications at Tell Heboua (ancient Tjaru) in north Sinai which secured Egypt’s eastern border at the Pelusiac branch of the Nile at the starting point of the so-called Ways of Horus to Palestine by protecting the crossing of the Nile at a strategically suitable place. – Peter J. Brand examined recurring ideological themes in the monumental military texts and reliefs of Sety I and Ramesses II and their impact on our endeavor to understand the historical context of the wars these pharaohs waged. – The fortress of Tjaru was dealt with by Ola El-Aguizy once more. It is depicted not only in the temple of Karnak, but also in the Ramesside tomb of the Generalissimo Urkhya at Saqqara. – James K. Hoffmeier discussed the fortress of Tell el-Borg, one of the bases along the Ways of Horus in north Sinai, concentrating on the reconstruction of the antique landscape in order to understand the position and the building phases of the fortress. – Jozef Hudec dealt with the fortress(es) of Tell el-Retaba east of Ismailia. Recent excavations of the Polish-Slovak Archaeological Mission revealed numerous structures inside the fortresses, and delivered new information about the defense walls and other defensive installations. – The chariot which is so prominent in the Ramesside war scenes was treated by Heidi Köpp-Junk in its historical development from the earliest evidence until the first century BC. – Alberto M. Pollastrini dealt with scale armours, which are mentioned as booty of war or diplomatic presents and occasionally depicted. – Sylvia Schoske dealt with the Stela ÄS 8025 from the Munich Egyptian Museum. – Steven Snape concentrated on the fortress of Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham west of Marsa Matruh which was erected by Ramesses II against the Libyans for securing the coastal trade. – Finally, Anthony Spalinger showed that studies of points of view have been a revealing strategy in analysing literary compositions of the ancient world. How the author or compiler of a relatively lengthy historical account established his focus upon the narrative automatically entails a certain strategy of presentation.
ﺧﻼل اﻟﻤﺼﺮى اﻟﻌﺴﻜﺮى واﻟﻤﺠﺪ اﻹﺳﺘﺮاﺗﯿﺠﻰ ﻟﻠﻔﻜﺮ ﺗﺎرﯾﺨﯿﺔ دراﺳﺔ ﻋﺼـﺮ ) اﻟﻤﺼﺮﯾﺔ اﻹﻣﺒ... more ﺧﻼل اﻟﻤﺼﺮى اﻟﻌﺴﻜﺮى واﻟﻤﺠﺪ اﻹﺳﺘﺮاﺗﯿﺠﻰ ﻟﻠﻔﻜﺮ ﺗﺎرﯾﺨﯿﺔ دراﺳﺔ ﻋﺼـﺮ ) اﻟﻤﺼﺮﯾﺔ اﻹﻣﺒﺮاطﻮرﯾﺔ ١٥٥٠ -١٠٦٩ ( م ق. دﻛﺘ ـــ ﻮر ﻋﺒـﺎس رأﻓــﺖ ﻣﺤﻤـﺪ إھــــــــــــــــﺪاء ﺒﯿﻞ ﺳ ﻰ ﻓ ﺪ وﺟﺎھ ﻞ ﻧﺎﺿ ﻣﺼﺮى ﻣﺤﺎرب ﻛﻞ إﻟﻰ ﺮ ﻣﺼ ﺪود ﺣ ﻰ ﻋﻠ ﺎظ اﻟﺤﻔ اﻟﺘﺎرﯾﺦ ﻋﺒﺮ اﻟﻤﻘﺪﺳﺔ .. » ﻮ ﻓﮭ ، ﻰ ﺟﻼﻟﺘ ﺎ أﻗﺮھ ﻰ اﻟﺘ ﺪود اﻟﺤ ﻰ ﯾﺤﻤ أن ﺘﻄﯿﻊ ﯾﺴ ﺪى وﻟ ﻦ ﻣ ﺎ أﯾ إن ﺬود وﯾ ، ﺎه أﺑ ﻰ ﯾﺤﻤ ﺬى اﻟ اﻻﺑﻦ ﻟﺬﻟﻚ ﺻﺎدق ﻟﻤﺜﻞ وإﻧﮫ ، ﺻﻠﺒﻰ وﻣﻦ وﻟﺪى ﺣﺪ ﻋﻦ ﯾﺬ وﻟﻢ ذﻟﻚ ﻋﻦ ﻗﻌﺪ ﻣﻦ ﻓﺄﻣﺎ .. وده اﺑﻨﻰ ﻟﯿﺲ ﻓﮭﻮ ، ﺣﺪودى ﻋﻦ د « ﺳﻨﻮﺳﺮ اﻟﻤﻠﻚ ﻧﺼﻮص ﻣﻦ اﻟﺜﺎﻟﺚ ت ﻋﺸﺮة اﻟﺜﺎﻧﯿﺔ اﻷﺳﺮة اﻟﻤﺤﺘﻮﯾــﺎت ﻓﮭــﺮس
by Sébastien Biston-Moulin, Anaïs Tillier, Cédric Larcher, Gabriella Dembitz, Charlie Labarta, Jérémy Hourdin, Ali Ali Abdel Halim, Romane Betbeze, Léo Cagnard, Silke Caßor-Pfeiffer, Marion Claude, Marie-Paule Jung, Dina Metawi, Elena Panaite, Anne-Hélène Perrot, Renaud Pietri, Mohamed Raafat Abbas, Laurie Rouvière Madiot, Chiara Salvador, and Florie Pirou
Cette première livraison de l’inventaire bibliographique des monuments, objets, scènes et inscrip... more Cette première livraison de l’inventaire bibliographique des monuments, objets, scènes et inscriptions des temples de Karnak a été rendue possible par le travail de dépouillement systématique de la documentation épigraphique des temples de Karnak dans le cadre du projet Karnak (Programme « Investissement d’Avenir » ANR-11-LABX-0032-01 Labex ARCHIMEDE). Débuté en 2013, ce projet d’édition des inscriptions des temples de Karnak a pour ambition de collecter, d’organiser et de rendre accessible le corpus des sources textuelles en hiéroglyphe, hiératique et démotique présentes ou issues des temples de Karnak. Depuis près de trois ans, ce projet rend ainsi progressivement disponibles dans une interface accessible en ligne les textes publiés ou encore inédits de Karnak, collationnés in situ.
Près d’un demi-siècle après la dernière version actualisée publiée de la Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts, Statues, Reliefs and Paintings de Bertha Porter et Rosalind Moss consacrée aux temples thébains, ce nouvel inventaire de la décoration des temples de Karnak permet d’inclure l’abondante bibliographie parue depuis, dont les nombreux projets archéologiques et épigraphiques conduits par le Centre Franco-Égyptien d’Étude des Temples de Karnak depuis sa création en 1967 (15 volumes des Cahiers de Karnak, plus d’une vingtaine de monographies et des centaines d’articles).
Les premières versions de l’Inventaire des monuments, objets, scènes et inscriptions des temples de Karnak sont diffusées, avec une date de version, au format PdF depuis les sites internet du Centre Franco-Égyptien d’Étude des Temples de Karnak (MAE/USR 3172 du CNRS) et de l’équipe d’égyptologie de l’université de Montpellier (UMR 5140 du CNRS).
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International Conference “Perspectives on the Ramesside Military System” Date: December 10-11, ... more International Conference “Perspectives on the Ramesside Military System”
Date: December 10-11, 2021
Venue: Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst, Auditorium (Gabelsbergerstraße 35, 80333 München)
Organisers: Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Hoffmann, Dr. Mohamed Raafat Abbas
International Conference “Perspectives on the Ramesside Military System” Date: December 10-11, ... more International Conference “Perspectives on the Ramesside Military System”
Date: December 10-11, 2021
Venue: Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst, Auditorium (Gabelsbergerstraße 35, 80333 München)
Organisers: Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Hoffmann, Dr. Mohamed Raafat Abbas
Current Research in Egyptology 2020-2021 (Book of Abstracts), 2021
My participation as chair in a session entitled "Human and Nature" at "Current Research in Egypto... more My participation as chair in a session entitled "Human and Nature" at "Current Research in Egyptology 2020/2021 Virtual Conference".
Current Research in Egyptology 2020-2021 (Final Programme), 2021
My participation as chair in a session entitled "Human and Nature" at "Current Research in Egypto... more My participation as chair in a session entitled "Human and Nature" at "Current Research in Egyptology 2020/2021 Virtual Conference".
ICE XII Cairo 2019, Book of Abstracts , 2019
International Congress of Egyptologists XII, Cairo 2019 Book of Abstracts I delivered a paper... more International Congress of Egyptologists XII, Cairo 2019
Book of Abstracts
I delivered a paper entitled "The Sherden and Libyan Captives of Ramesses II".
The Diplomatic Role of the Charioteers in the Ramesside Period
The Maryannu in the Western Desert during the Ramesside Period
International Conference “Perspectives on the Ramesside Military System” Date: December 10-11, 2... more International Conference “Perspectives on the Ramesside Military System”
Date: December 10-11, 2021
Venue: Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst, Auditorium (Gabelsbergerstraße 35, 80333 München)
Organisers: Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Hoffmann, Dr. Mohamed Raafat Abbas
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Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Newsletter, 2020
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Al-Zamakan Magazine, Issue No. 7, Dec 2017
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Al-Zamakan Magazine, Issue no. 3, Dec 15, 2016
This is the Activity Report of the French-Egyptian Centre for the Study of the Temples of Karnak ... more This is the Activity Report of the French-Egyptian Centre for the Study of the Temples of Karnak for the year 2015. I have been mentioned in this Report as collaborator at the Global index project of Karnak temples inscriptions, scientific member at the CFEETK, and author for an article in Cahiers du Karnak 15 (2015).
Table of Contents of Cahiers de Karnak 15, including my latest article entitled: The Triumph Scen... more Table of Contents of Cahiers de Karnak 15, including my latest article entitled: The Triumph Scene and Text of Merenptah at Karnak.
Activity Report of the French-Egyptian Centre for the Study of the Temples of Karnak for the year... more Activity Report of the French-Egyptian Centre for the Study of the Temples of Karnak for the year 2014. I have collaborated at the Global index project of Karnak temples inscriptions this year.
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