Excavations at Amheida, 2006

Abstract

The excavations at Amheida of Columbia University, as part of the DOP, were begun in 2004 after preliminary survey work in 2001 and 2002. Excavations that year focused on a late Roman house (Area 2.1). In 2005, an expanded team continued in that area and also began the excavation of the site of the Temple of Thoth (Area 4.1) and that of a less wealthy house in a northern part of the site called Area 1.3. During the 2006 season, work continued in all three of these areas, with excavation being completed in Area 1.3. In addition, conservation work was carried out in Area 3, the pyramid located near the road that runs to the east of site. The 2006 season lasted from January 7 to February 26.