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2009 SEASON
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The most important discoveries made in 1998-2008
Architecture
the largest known houses of the Lower Egyptian culture - the oldest architectural tradition in Egypt discovery (koms W and C)
a Naqadian dignitary residence - the largest predynastic building (kom W)
a cult building (the so-called shrine) of Dynasty 1 period (kom W)
the oldest brewery known in the region (kom W)
the oldest monumental Egyptian mastaba (kom E)
dwelling structures (koms W, C and E)
silos and magazines (kom C)
single and multichamber tombs (kom E)
a round structure with a chequered pattern on its floor of an unknown function (kom E)
Art
Golden figures of a ruler and his son - the oldest Egyptian representations of a presently unknown king (kom E)
Bone figurines of people and animals from the so-called shrine deposits - unique objects ranged among the most beautiful examples of art of the formative period in the history of Egyptian state (kom W)
Decorated pottery rattles from the so-called shrine deposit (kom W)
A necklace with a gold plated pendant found in a girl grave (kom E)
A necklace of gold and semi-precious stones - the oldest example from the Nile Delta
Jewellery (bracelets, pendants and beads) of Dynasty 1 period
Decorated seals impressions with the oldest signs of the hieroglyphic script
Pottery
The Lower Egyptian and Naqadian cultures vessels as well as examples dated to Dynasties 1-4
Vessels with potmarks
Vessels with partially preserved serekhs and early hieroglyphic signs
Imported vessels of the Upper Egyptian origin
Imported Palestinian vessels
Miniature vessels made of pottery and stone from the so-called shrine deposit
Other objects
Cosmetic palettes
Mace-heads
Tools made of copper and bone
Bone arrow-heads
Bones of numerous domestic and wild animals
Seeds and remains of numerous cultivated and wild plats
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