Archaeology Lecture with JJ Shirley

JJ Shirley will join us to speak on "One Tomb, Two Kings: Unlocking the Sequence of Construction and Decoration in Theban Tomb 110". Refreshments will be available from 12 to 12:30 p.m., the lecture will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m..Join us in person or on Zoom!

Lecture Abstract:

Theban Tomb 110, well-known for its depiction of both Hatshepsut and Thutmose III, presents a unique opportunity to examine the degree of personal involvement that the tomb’s owner, Djehuty, had in its decoration. In 2022 the epigraphic work of the TT110 Epigraphy and Research Field School completed the first full documentation of the tomb. The results of the work provide new information that allows for a more nuanced understanding of the timeline of the tomb’s design and the owner’s career. In this talk I will present the findings of the field school, suggesting a chronology for TT110’s construction and decoration, and highlighting Djehuty’s participation in the process.