1st Edition

The Monuments of Senenmut Problems in Historical Methodology

By Peter F. Dorman Copyright 1988
280 Pages
by Routledge

280 Pages
by Routledge

280 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1988. In all past commentaries on Senenmut and his time, 1 the single most pervasive problem with which modem scholars--and no doubt even contemporary ancient Egyptians--have had the most difficulty in coming to terms is perhaps the fact of Hatshepsut's kingship. The motives for her accession, the extent of her power, the nature of her political support, the legacy of her rule,... Read more
SENENMUT: PAST HISTORICAL METHODOLOGIES 2 THE ACCESSION DATE OF HATSHEPSUT 2. Undated Criteria 3 THE DATE OF HATSHEPSUT'S PROSCRIPTION 4 THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE TOMBS OF SENENMUT 1. The Dating of Senenmut's Tomb (No. 353) at Deir el Bahri.2. Tomb 353 3. Tomb 71.4. The Funerary Arrangements of Senenmut 5. Conclusions 5 THE SMALLER MONUMENTS OF SENENMUT 1. Monuments Dated prior to Hatshepsut's Accession 2. Monuments Dated after Hatshepsut's Accession 3. Monuments of Uncertain Relative Date 4. Conclusions 6 THE 'FALL' OF SENENMUT. I. The Monuments 7 THE CAREER OF SENENMUT: CONCLUSIONS

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Peter F. Dorman