Working in the Suburbs: The Archaeological Remains from Amarna site M50.14–16
To be published in mid-April
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
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.
