Reg Clark
I'm just beginning to consider writing my third book on tomb security, which will cover the mid Old Kingdom to the Ptolemaic Period. All things being well, hopefully I can begin my research in the coming spring of 2024 and start getting something together for publication in 2025/6.
The new book is intended to follow and complement my second book on tomb security, which was entitled 'Securing Eternity: Ancient Egyptian Tomb Protection from Prehistory to the Pyramids', which is aimed at the Egyptophile, enthusiast and general reader. Published by AUC Press, it can be ordered from Amazon or any other major distributor: https://www.amazon.com/Securing-Eternity-Egyptian-Protection-Prehistory/dp/9774169026
My first academic publication in book form, 'Tomb Security from the Predynastic to the Pyramid Age' was based on my PhD thesis and explores the history and development of the architecture of tomb security in Ancient Egypt from the Predynastic Period to the end of the reign of Sneferu. Aimed at the scholar and academic, it's available online from:
www.archaeopress.com/ArchaeopressShop/Public/displayProductDetail.asp?id={A2B81C02-9E55-4139-ABBC-A8D67089431F}
Additionally, I am also interested in other Egyptology related architectural topics; in particular my undergraduate dissertation was on the Kheker frieze, and at some point in the future I hope to expand further on this initial work and publish the results of my research.
The new book is intended to follow and complement my second book on tomb security, which was entitled 'Securing Eternity: Ancient Egyptian Tomb Protection from Prehistory to the Pyramids', which is aimed at the Egyptophile, enthusiast and general reader. Published by AUC Press, it can be ordered from Amazon or any other major distributor: https://www.amazon.com/Securing-Eternity-Egyptian-Protection-Prehistory/dp/9774169026
My first academic publication in book form, 'Tomb Security from the Predynastic to the Pyramid Age' was based on my PhD thesis and explores the history and development of the architecture of tomb security in Ancient Egypt from the Predynastic Period to the end of the reign of Sneferu. Aimed at the scholar and academic, it's available online from:
www.archaeopress.com/ArchaeopressShop/Public/displayProductDetail.asp?id={A2B81C02-9E55-4139-ABBC-A8D67089431F}
Additionally, I am also interested in other Egyptology related architectural topics; in particular my undergraduate dissertation was on the Kheker frieze, and at some point in the future I hope to expand further on this initial work and publish the results of my research.
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In this paper the author summarises some of the results of his recent PhD research into tomb security in Ancient Egypt and traces the development of the architectural features used to protect Egyptian tombs, both royal and private, from the reign of King Iry-Hor in ‘Dynasty 0’ up to that of Netjerykhet Djoser in the Third Dynasty. He concludes from his study that many of the key architectural elements in Egyptian tombs during this formative period were the direct result of the need to defend the tomb, rather than the consequence of monumental or religious considerations.
In this talk, which is based on his recent PhD research, after a brief look at tomb security in the Predynastic Period, Reg Clark traces some of the main developments of the methods used to protect the Egyptian tomb from robbers from the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150 BC) up until the end of the reign of King Sneferu in the early Fourth Dynasty (c. 2500 BC). Within that framework, he reviews the security precautions taken and considers whether much of the early architectural development of Egyptian tombs was in fact the result of the need to protect the tomb, rather than the consequence of monumental or religious considerations.
Unfortunately, this attracted tomb robbers, which led to the development of ever more complex security measures to thwart them.
This paper traces some of the main security developments of that period, and seeks to demonstrate along the way that many aspects of early tomb architecture are the direct result of the need to protect the tomb, rather than religious or monumental features.
Generally undifferentiated, they are today often regarded as little more than decoration by Egyptologists or as a decorative motif that is used as a frieze to fill up awkward wall spaces. Frequently in excavation reports showing wall scenes they are cropped out of the illustrations altogether.
This talk discusses the history, significance and use of the Kheker Frieze from the Early Dynastic Period until the end of the Late Period, and attempts to demonstrate the importance of this motif in Egyptian Iconography.
This talk was a PowerPoint presentation of my research into the Kheker frieze. The research is as yet unpublished, but once I have finalised my forthcoming book on tomb security, I may start work on preparing it for publication.
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www.asor.org/anetoday/2016/09/tomb-security-ancient-egypt/
Book Reviews by Reg Clark
In this paper the author summarises some of the results of his recent PhD research into tomb security in Ancient Egypt and traces the development of the architectural features used to protect Egyptian tombs, both royal and private, from the reign of King Iry-Hor in ‘Dynasty 0’ up to that of Netjerykhet Djoser in the Third Dynasty. He concludes from his study that many of the key architectural elements in Egyptian tombs during this formative period were the direct result of the need to defend the tomb, rather than the consequence of monumental or religious considerations.
In this talk, which is based on his recent PhD research, after a brief look at tomb security in the Predynastic Period, Reg Clark traces some of the main developments of the methods used to protect the Egyptian tomb from robbers from the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150 BC) up until the end of the reign of King Sneferu in the early Fourth Dynasty (c. 2500 BC). Within that framework, he reviews the security precautions taken and considers whether much of the early architectural development of Egyptian tombs was in fact the result of the need to protect the tomb, rather than the consequence of monumental or religious considerations.
Unfortunately, this attracted tomb robbers, which led to the development of ever more complex security measures to thwart them.
This paper traces some of the main security developments of that period, and seeks to demonstrate along the way that many aspects of early tomb architecture are the direct result of the need to protect the tomb, rather than religious or monumental features.
Generally undifferentiated, they are today often regarded as little more than decoration by Egyptologists or as a decorative motif that is used as a frieze to fill up awkward wall spaces. Frequently in excavation reports showing wall scenes they are cropped out of the illustrations altogether.
This talk discusses the history, significance and use of the Kheker Frieze from the Early Dynastic Period until the end of the Late Period, and attempts to demonstrate the importance of this motif in Egyptian Iconography.
This talk was a PowerPoint presentation of my research into the Kheker frieze. The research is as yet unpublished, but once I have finalised my forthcoming book on tomb security, I may start work on preparing it for publication.
www.asor.org/anetoday/2016/09/tomb-security-ancient-egypt/