Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP150102033

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP150102033

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Active

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Funded Activity Summary

Seth, God of Confusion: the archaeology of a cult centre in Egypt. This project aims to examine the growth and survival of the cult of Seth in Egypt's Western Desert against the background of the cult's suggested proscription elsewhere in the ancient state. Through detailed excavation and radiometric dating of the cult centre in Dakhleh Oasis, it aims to explore the proposition that the continued veneration of Seth can be read as a sign of regional independence. This is intended to challenge the orthodox view that Egypt operated as a monolithic state; reshaping how we approach ancient Egyptian religion and administration. In doing so, the study is expected to position an Australian research team at the forefront of contemporary scholarship on Egypt, enhancing our national reputation in the promotion and preservation of global heritage.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2015

End Date: 31-12-2024

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $541,582.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Archaeology | Archaeology of Europe, the Mediterranean and the Levant

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Understanding Europe's Past |

Other Keywords

Archaeology | Archaeology of Europe, the Mediterranean and the Levant | Understanding Europe's Past

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