Overlapping Histories: A Stratigraphical Approach to the Walls of Theban Tomb 123 (Luxor, Egypt)

A stratigraphic analysis of Theban Tomb 123 (Luxor, Egypt) reveals its walls as layered records of overlapping histories spanning 3400 years. The study documents 48 stratigraphic units, arranged in a Harris matrix, exposing multiple phases of use and transformation that challenge the perception of these tombs as pristine relics. This approach highlights the dynamic nature of ancient necropolises, where material and intangible changes converged over millennia, offering new insights into the complex ontologies of Theban burial sites.

Gheco, L., Gastaldi, M., Marconetto, M. B., & Pellini, J. R. (2023). Overlapping Histories: A Stratigraphical Approach to the Walls of Theban Tomb 123 (Luxor, Egypt). Journal of Field Archaeology, 48(4), 283–296. https://doi.org/10.1080/00934690.2023.2166742