Working in the Suburbs: The Archaeological Remains from Amarna site M50.14–16
To be published end of April/beginning of May
A century ago, Charles Leonard Woolley directed the first excavations at Amarna site M50.14–16, identifying it as a workshop for glass and faience. However, the archaeological record and its publication in The City of Akhenaten I were somewhat superficial. New excavations conducted by the Amarna Project in 2014 and 2017 yielded extensive evidence of glass-, faience-, stone-, and metalworking, reaffirming the site’s role as a workshop. These investigations also illuminated its domestic character, uncovering valuable data on houses and other structural remains.
This volume presents a near-complete record of the site, offering a comprehensive archaeological and architectural evaluation alongside in-depth analyses of material culture, including archaeobotany, charcoal, animal bones, ceramics, and other artefacts. The individual chapters reconstruct the chaînes opératoires of various craft production activities. Additionally, the organisation of production and the concept of cross-craft interaction are explored, as the site is situated within the broader industrial network of Amarna. This volume furthermore provides an in-depth examination of the inhabitants' roles and daily lives, enriching our understanding of this significant site.
- ISBN: 978-0-85698-259-0 (paperback); 978-0-85698-264-4 (eBook)
- Published: April 2025
- Size: 297 × 210 mm
- Pages: 618 + downloadable PDF with additional content
Contents:
1. Introduction and Background | 2. The Archaeological Remains Excavated at Amarna in 2014 and 2017 | 3. The Architecture: Houses M50.16 and M50.15 and the Walls in Courtyard M50.14 | 4. Stone Furniture | 5. The Pottery of M50.14–16 | 6. Wood Charcoal | 7. The Plant Remains from Site M50.14–16 | 8. The Zooarchaeological Evidence | 9. The Archaeological Evidence and the Chaîne Opératoire of Glass Manufacture and -Working at M50.14–16 | 10. The Archaeological Evidence and the Chaîne Opératoire of Faience Manufacture at M50.14–16 | 11. Copper Alloy Production at Amarna: Evidence from M50.14–16 | 12. Other Objects Related to High-Temperature Industrial Activities | 13. The Manufacture of Beads from Various Materials | 14.Tools of Stone and Metal | 15. Jewellery or Personal Adornment | 16. Household Items | 17. Discussion, Interpretation and Conclusions regarding the Archaeological Remains Excavated at Site M50.14–16
Where to get this book
Download the PDF containing tables of data and enlarged archaeological plans here: COMING SOON
Praise for this book
This volume adds to the growing body of work from Amarna which is helping to reconstruct the daily lives and craft activities of the residents of the city. It will be of interest to all those working in the areas of craft activity and domestic space as well as to general readers wishing to learn more about the lives of the citizens of Akhetaten.
