Late Roman Glassware and Pottery from Amarna and Related Studies

This second volume updates findings from Kom el-Nana, enhancing understanding of Late Roman artifacts, including pottery and glass, crucial for researchers in the region.

The second volume of this series focuses on the ongoing excavations at Kom el-Nana, a significant monastic site located at Tell el-Amarna. This volume presents new findings, including stratified pottery and glass, which were not included in the first volume. The earlier work primarily presented unstratified pottery and lacked glass artifacts, making this update crucial for understanding the site's historical context. The research also expands to include additional Late Roman sites around Amarna, which were explored by Robert Miller and Barry Kemp during their respective visits in 1988 and 1995.

As the excavations are still in progress, with only about one-third of the monastery unearthed, the conclusions drawn regarding the dating of the site remain tentative. The findings presented in Late Roman Glassware and Pottery from Amarna and Related Studies will serve as a valuable resource for researchers in the Middle East, particularly those focusing on Egyptian archaeology. The stratified artifacts discovered in this volume will provide a more nuanced understanding of the site's chronology and cultural significance.

In summary, this volume aims to enrich the existing body of knowledge surrounding Kom el-Nana by offering updated insights into the stratigraphy and material culture of the area. The hope is that the collections of pottery and glass will assist scholars in their ongoing research and contribute to a deeper appreciation of Late Roman life in this historically rich region.