A new approach of identifing the function of the elevated beds at Deir el-Medina

Brooker, Michelle Lesley (2009). A new approach of identifing the function of the elevated beds at Deir el-Medina. University of Birmingham. M.Phil.

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Abstract

This research consists of a different approach to the investigation of the elevated beds at Deir el-Medina. It identifies the underlining factors considered during their construction, where they were positioned, how they were orientated and what the surviving iconographies suggested about their original usage. It concludes with identifying the front rooms at Deir el-Medina as gardens. The frontal room is where the elevated beds were positioned and therefore link to the gardens symbolic meaning of resurrection and the afterlife. The elevated beds were orientated to symbolize the deceases’ connection with Re and Osiris. It also signifies a change after the Amarna period with an influx in Osiris worship. The iconographies surviving upon the elevated beds convey the deceased being reborn within the field of reeds signifying that the elevated beds were possibly used for altar purposes.

Type of Work:	Thesis (Masters by Research > M.Phil.)
Award Type:	Masters by Research > M.Phil.
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College/Faculty:	Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Arts & Law
School or Department:	School of History and Cultures, Department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology (CAHA)
Funders:	None/not applicable
Subjects:	C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D051 Ancient History
URI:	http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/404

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