Proceedings of the Workshop of the Austrian Archaeological Institute and the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, Vienna, July 4-5, 2014.
Recent results from the most important sites of the Late Middle Kingdom and the Second Intermediate Period (Edfu, Tell el-Dab'a and Abydos) have broadened our knowledge of the situation in Egypt enormously. Of utmost importance in this context are the sealing impressions from Edfu and Tell el-Dab'a bearing the name of the Hyksos ruler Khyan and the discovery of the previously-unknown royal tombs of an independent "Abydene" Dynasty in Abydos, which bring new light to bear on our understanding of the political situation in this period. Besides King Apophis, Khyan is one of the most important kings of the 15th Dynasty. However, his chronological position within the 15th Dynasty is not clear. Traditionally he has been assigned to the middle of the 15th Dynasty, but recent results now indicate a dating at the beginning of the 15th Dynasty and an overlap between the 13th and the 15th Dynasty. This new chronological position has far-reaching consequences not only for Egyptian chronology, but also for the chronology of the Mediterranean world. The new finds from Tell el-Dab'a, Edfu and Abydos necessitate a revision of the chronology of Dynasties 13 to 17 in Egypt, and a reconsideration of political and administrative structures during the Second Intermediate Period. The discussions during the workshop were very positive, although a wide range of interpretations of the evidence still remain plausible, especially in respect of the chronological conclusions. These are reflected in the range of contributions to the volume. It is hoped that this publication will stimulate further discussion and research on this important topic.
Author(s): Irene Forstner-Müller, Nadine Moeller (eds.)
Series: Ergänzungshefte zu den Jahresheften des Österreichischen Archäologischen Institutes, 17
Publisher: Österreichisches Archäologisches Institut
Year: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 308
City: Wien
Introduction / Nadine Moeller & Irene Forstner-Müller 7
How Early (and How Late) Can Khyan Really Be. An Essay Based on 'Conventional Archaeological Methods' / David A. Aston 15
Pottery from the Late Middle Kingdom through the Second Intermediate Period at Tell Edfu. The Broader Archaeological Context of the Khyan Sealings / Natasha D. Ayers 57
The Sealings from the Administrative Unit at Tell Edfu. Chronological and Historical Implications / Daphna Ben-Tor 83
King Khyan and Avaris. Some Considerations Concerning Khyan Seal Impressions from Area R/III at Tell el-Dabʿa / Irene Forstner-Müller & Chiara Reali 91
Second Thoughts on Cypriot Pottery and First Appearances / Irmgard Hein 125
An Early Date for Khyan and Its Implications for Eastern Mediterranean Chronologies / Felix Höflmayer 143
The Context of the Khyan Sealings from Tell Edfu and Further Implications for the Second Intermediate Period in Upper Egypt / Nadine Moeller & Gregory Marouard 173
Chronological Concepts for the Second Intermediate Period and Their Implications for the Evaluation of Its Material Culture / Vera Müller 199
The Territorial Claim and the Political Role of the Theban State at the End of the Second Intermediate Period. A Case Study / Daniel Polz 217
Seals and History of the 14th and 15th Dynasties / Kim Ryholt 235
Khyan’s Place in History. A New Look at the Chronographic Tradition / Thomas Schneider 277
Woseribre Seneb-Kay. A Newly Identified Upper Egyptian King of the Second Intermediate Period / Josef Wegner 287
Addresses of Contributors 307
