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The Distribution of the Book of the Dead Spells in the Roman Tombs at Qaret El-Muzawaqqa

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Last updated: 25 Feb 2025

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This research paper examined and mapped the distribution of Book of the Dead (BD) spells in the Roman tombs of Qaret El-Muzawwaqa. The Decorated Hill, or Qarat El-Muzawwaqa, was a unique archaeological site in the Dakhla Oasis of Egypt. Named after two elaborate tombs discovered in 1971 by Ahmed Fakhry, the site offered a rare glimpse into the fusion of Greek and Egyptian cultures during this period. The tombs of Petosiris and Petubastis featured stunning murals and zodiac ceilings, providing valuable insights into the funerary practices and beliefs of the time. As the only tombs open to visitors, they presented an opportunity for scholars to study the art, architecture, and religion of this transitional era. Furthermore, the surrounding area contained numerous unadorned family graves, offering a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during this period. This paper aims to investigate and map the distribution of Book of the Dead spells in the Roman tombs of Qaret El-Muzawwaqa, specifically in the tombs of Petosiris and Petubastis, and to analyze the significance of these spells in relation to their location, vignette description, and function within the two tombs.

DOI

10.21608/ijhth.2024.244530.1042

Keywords

Dakhla Oasis, El-Muzawaqqa, Petosiris, Petubastis, Roman tombs

Authors

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Ayman

Last Name

Ismail

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Master Scholar, Tourism Guidance Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt

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aaa58@fayoum.edu.eg

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Beni sauf

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First Name

Nagwa

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Zouair

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Professor, College of Arts, Science, and IT, University of Khorfakkan; Tourism Guidance Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt

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nia00@fayoum.edu.eg

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Ibrahim

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Ibrahim

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Associate Professor, Tourism Guidance Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt

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iaa01@fayoum.edu.eg

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17

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2

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46672

Issue Date

2023-12-01

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2023-10-24

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2023-12-01

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106

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125

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2636-4131

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2636-414X

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413,168

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International Journal of Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality

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The Distribution of the Book of the Dead Spells in the Roman Tombs at Qaret El-Muzawaqqa

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25 Feb 2025