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Book Synopsis: A new perspective on the dynamics of dynastic rule in the southernmost province of Egypt, from the Old Kingdom to the New KingdomThe First Upper Egyptian nome, with its capital, Elephantine, was important in ancient times, as it stood on the southern border between Egypt and the Nubian provinces above the First Cataract. Since 2008, Alejandro Jiménez-Serrano has led an archaeological mission at the necropolis of Qubbet el-Hawa, where Elephantine’s high officials are buried. In Descendants of a Lesser God, he draws on textual records and archaeological data, together with new evidence from his work at the tombs, to cast fresh historiographical light on the dynastic dynamics of these ruling elites. Jiménez-Serrano analyzes the origin of the local elites of Elephantine, and their role in trade and international relations with Nubia and neighboring regions, from the end of the Old Kingdom to the end of the Middle Kingdom. He explores the development of these power groups, organized as they were in complex households, which in many ways emulated the functioning of the royal court. Delving deeply into the funerary world, he also highlights the relationship between social memory and political legitimacy through his examination of the mortuary cult of a late Old Kingdom governor of Elephantine, Heqaib, who was transformed into a local divinity and later claimed as the mythic ancestor of the ruling family of Elephantine.The history of ancient Egypt has traditionally been written from a court perspective. This new history of a strategically important region not only modifies existing perceptions of provincial life in the Middle Kingdom among the elites, but also introduces new evidence to support more complex and detailed reconstructions of the dynastic families in power.
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Discover a new perspective on the dynamics of dynastic rule in ancient Egypt with "Descendants of a Lesser God: Regional Power in Old and Middle Kingdom Egypt." This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey to the First Upper Egyptian nome, where the province's ruling elites shaped history. Written by renowned archaeologist Alejandro Jiménez-Serrano, this book combines textual records, archaeological data, and fresh insights from his work at the necropolis of Qubbet el-Hawa in Elephantine. Get ready to challenge traditional views and delve deeper into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt.
Unearth the secrets of Elephantine, the strategically important capital of the First Upper Egyptian nome, which served as the gateway between Egypt and the Nubian provinces. With Jiménez-Serrano's meticulous research, you'll explore the trading networks and diplomacy of this region, spanning from the end of the Old Kingdom to the Middle Kingdom. The intricate power groups and complex households portrayed in "Descendants of a Lesser God" will transport you to a time when these elites emulated the royal court for both political influence and social standing.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the funerary rituals and the mortuary cults of Elephantine's ruling elites. Follow the footsteps of Heqaib, a late Old Kingdom governor who not only ascended to the status of a local divinity but also became the mythic ancestor of the ruling family of Elephantine. Through "Descendants of a Lesser God," you'll gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between social memory and political legitimacy in ancient Egypt.
Unlike traditional histories written from a court perspective, "Descendants of a Lesser God" challenges existing perceptions and introduces new evidence to reconstruct the dynastic families in power. This groundbreaking research by Alejandro Jiménez-Serrano sheds light on provincial life in the Middle Kingdom, revolutionizing our understanding of ancient Egypt. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain fresh insights into the fascinating world of regional power in ancient Egypt!
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