Bunbury, J., Malouta, M. (2012) “The Geology and Papyrology of Hermopolis and Antinoopolis”, eTopoi: Journal for Ancient Studies, Special Volume 3. (original) (raw)

The paper explores the geoarchaeological and papyrological relationship between Hermopolis and Antinoopolis in Middle Egypt, focusing on their historical foundations based on documents and archaeological evidence. While both cities claim origins related to the Nile, only Antinoopolis currently lies on its banks, raising questions about the geographic changes and the mythic foundations of Hermopolis. The study employs borehole evidence and analysis of the Nile's migration rates to assess how landscape changes may have influenced the historical narratives of these two significant ancient towns.