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Competition and Exchange: The Complex Interrelations of Kerma and Pharaonic Egypt

by Paul Joseph De Mola
published on 14 March 2013

The vacillating nature of Ancient Egypt’s associations with the Kingdom of Kerma may be described as one of expansion and contraction; a virtual tug-of-war between rival cultures. Structural changes in Egypt’s administration led to alternating policies with Lower Nubia, whilst the increasing complexity of Kushite culture provided a serious counterweight... [continue reading]

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Bronze Age Fortifications: A Dualistic Interpretation

by Jessica Paga
published on 01 December 2012

The Cyclopean fortifications surrounding the Bronze Age sites of Mycenae, Tiryns, Athens, and Gla were constructed for two reasons: as a military defense system and as a tangible and persuasive articulation of wealth, power, and authority. The architecture of these walls, therefore, is significant both for the study of Bronze Age politics on mainland Greece... [continue reading]

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