Ancient Egypt – Retrospect Journal

by Retrospect Journal 26/09/2021 0

The Power of Publishing: In Conversation with Professor Kara Cooney

For our Welcome Week 2021 event, Retrospect was joined by Professor Kara Cooney to discuss publishing, power and her latest book, ‘The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World’.

by Retrospect Journal 18/04/2021 1

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Byblos and its Relationship with Egypt

Written by Alex Smith. Byblos greatest influence today is its role in the invention of the Phoenician alphabet. This city, located in modern-day Lebanon, had an important relationship with Ancient Egypt.

by Retrospect Journal 07/03/2021 0

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Tomb Robbery in Twentieth and Twenty-First Dynasty Egypt

Written by Alice Goodwin. As economic crises plagued the late New Kingdom in Pharaonic Egypt, tomb robbery became a means of acquiring material wealth. However, tolerance of this covert practice varied widely depending on the target of their raids.

by Retrospect Journal 13/12/2020 1

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The Second Cataract Fortresses

Written by Alex Smith. The fortress system of Nubia is often overshadowed by the pyramids when discussing Ancient Egyptian architecture. Key for regulating trade and its role in offensive policy, Alex Smith revisits this complex system in the south of Egypt.