New Records for Ancient Pests: Archaeoentomology in Egypt

Author: Panagiotakopulu E.  

Publisher: Academic Press

ISSN: 0305-4403

Source: Journal of Archaeological Science, Vol.28, Iss.11, 2001-11, pp. : 1235-1246

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Abstract

Recent work on material from New Kingdom and Byzantine Amarna has considerably expanded our knowledge of the insect fauna of Egypt. As well as presenting new fossil records, the paper reviews archaeoentomological work from mummies, offerings and archaeological material and attempts to highlight the necessity of fossil insect study in the archaeology of the Eastern Mediterranean.