Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Different Approaches to Ancient Geography: Phytochemical Analysis and the Land of Punt(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-09) Andeejani, Abdulkareem; Wilson, PenelopeThe land of Punt and the centuries' old debate surrounding its location had long fascinated many onlookers, enchanted by depictions of a people and a land almost defined by frankincense. Incidentally, most the debates and research surrounding it had been almost devoid of any objects that could be called "Puntite" across the literature. Also incidentally, the defining object (frankincense) had never been examined to the end of identifying a geoprovenance. As such, this paper aims to outline a possible area that might have been considered "Punt" through an extensive literature review and reinterpretation in relation to archaeological frankincense in Egypt contemporaneous to contacts with Punt. Historical, philological, and artistic arguments that have dominated the debate were then placed against the results extrapolated from previous studies on archaeological frankincense to find a corresponding potential location to identify with Punt. The resulting location from the examination of different arguments through the perspective provided by the archaeological frankincense's geoprovenance led to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait being the most likely likely candidate.31 0Item Restricted A Long Annotated Translation of An Ancient Egyptian Book of The Dead: The Papyrus of Sobekmose by Paul F. O’Rourke(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-11-23) Alghanmi, Mohammed; Elgindy, AhmedThis MA long annotated translation project delves into the profound realm of ancient Egyptian funerary traditions and religious beliefs through the translation of "An Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Papyrus of Sobekmose" by Paul F. O’Rourke. The objective is to provide readers with a nuanced and culturally resonant insight into the Egyptian conception of the afterlife. The chosen text, with its intricate blend of religious doctrines and funerary rituals, offers a unique window into the spiritual fabric of ancient Egyptian society. The translation process involves meticulous consideration of cultural nuances, linguistic intricacies, and the preservation of the text's inherent spiritual depth. Special attention is given to rendering terms related to the Egyptian pantheon, such as Osiris, Nephthys, and Isis, in a manner that captures both their linguistic essence and cultural significance. The exploration of the Ba, Ka, Ren, Akh, and other components of the soul within Egyptian mythology further enriches the reader's understanding of the intricate interplay between life and the afterlife. By employing translation strategies that balance linguistic accuracy with cultural sensitivity, this long annotated translation aims to transport readers into the heart of ancient Egyptian beliefs. The resulting translated text not only unveils the subtleties of religious practices but also contributes to a broader scholarly understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization and its profound insights into the mysteries of existence and beyond.44 0