A tale of the bones: Animal use in the temple and town of Wah-Sut

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Archaeologists increasingly study animal remains recovered from excavation sites of Egypt to understand food procurement in ancient Egypt. A study of the animal refuse deposits uncovered in Senwosret III's mortuary temple at South Abydos and the town of Wah-Sut provide a rare opportunity to study most of the phases of Middle Kingdom food processing.

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Egypt's well-to-do elite mansions in the town of Wah-Sut

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The southwest sector of Wah-Sut (Mayor's House), the excavations of which exposed a series of elite mansions, is investigated to understand how ancient people organized themselves and how social relationships played out through daily routine. A thorough description of such mansions that housed high-ranking officials is presented.

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The dig house at Abydos

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The historical location and design of 'the dig house' at Abydos, Egypt, a facility constructed to cater to residence and storage of visiting archaeologists, are discussed.

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