Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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El Qattah is an ancient Egyptian site located in Lower Egypt, approximately 10 miles northwest of Letopolis. This site is primarily recognized for its Middle Kingdom tombs, a period spanning approximately from 2055 to 1650 BCE. Among the significant discoveries at El Qattah is the Tomb of Néha, which highlights the site's importance in the context of Egyptian burial practices. Additionally, one of the chambers revealed texts from the Book of the Dead, offering valuable insights into Ancient Egyptian beliefs regarding the afterlife. The site was extensively excavated in 1904 by the Institut Français d'Archéologie Orientale, with notable contributions from archaeologist Henri Gauthier. El Qattah provides a fascinating glimpse into the funerary architecture and religious texts of Ancient Egypt, underscoring its archaeological significance.
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Burial and Funerary Structures
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