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Egypt

Harageh

Egyptian cemetery site with multiple period burials

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

Location

About

Harageh, known for its archaeological significance, is a modern village situated in Egypt's Fayum region near El-Lahun. It is primarily renowned for a series of cemeteries spanning several key eras in Egyptian history, from the Naqada Period through the First Intermediate Period, Late Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom, reaching into the Coptic Period. These cemeteries have yielded valuable archaeological finds, including stelae, inscribed coffins, canopic jars, and statues. Notably, a unique stela dedicated to the god Hedjhotep was found here. The site appears to have served as a burial ground for wealthy individuals, possibly from El-Lahun. Harageh provides crucial insights into the funerary practices and material culture of Ancient Egypt across multiple dynastic and cultural transitions, making it a vital resource for archaeologists and historians alike.

Gallery

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Archaeological Features

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Storage Structures

Storage Jars

Burial and Funerary Structures

Cemeteries

Religious and Ritual Structures

Stelae

Artistic and Decorative Features

StatuesInscriptions

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Egypt
Source
Wikipedia