On the Architectural Development of Monumental Tombs South of the Unas Causeway at Saqqara from the Reigns of Akhenaten to Ramses II (original) (raw)

This research delves into the architectural development of monumental tombs located south of the Unas causeway at Saqqara, spanning the reigns of Akhenaten to Ramses II. It emphasizes the importance of inscriptional and iconographic evidence in dating tombs and understanding their historical significance. The analysis contrasts smaller, text-rich chapels with larger, unfinished tombs that lack inscriptions, thereby highlighting the complexities of interpreting monumental architecture in ancient Egypt.