Two Fragments of Early Dynastic Flint Bangles from Tell El-Murra in the Context of Finds from Ancient Egypt

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  • Katarzyna Lajs c/o Institute of Archaeology, Jagiellonian University

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https://doi.org/10.12797/SAAC.25.2021.25.04

Keywords:

flint bangles, flint bracelets, flint jewelry, lithic industry, Early Dynastic

Abstract

The aim of this study is to present two fragments of flint bangles discovered in the remains of the settlement excavated at the site of Tell el-Murra (north-eastern Nile Delta). This group of artefacts, related to the Proto- and Early Dynastic periods, is known from several sites of Ancient Egypt, but their total number is still modest. The items from Tell el-Murra may contribute to the discussion on the method of production and distribution of this type of items.

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19-12-2021

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Lajs, Katarzyna. 2021. “Two Fragments of Early Dynastic Flint Bangles from Tell El-Murra in the Context of Finds from Ancient Egypt”. Studies in Ancient Art and Civilisation 25 (December):73-82. https://doi.org/10.12797/SAAC.25.2021.25.04.

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