Ahmad Mohammed

Ahmad Mohammed's Qualifications (4)

Bachelor of Egyptian Archaeology
Level 6 - Undergraduate Degree (e.g. BA/BSc), Graduate Certificate/Diploma

Status Complete

Part Time No

Years 2012 - 2016

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2012 - 2016

Diploma of African Anthropology
Level 7 - Postgraduate Masters (MA/MSc), Undergraduate Integrated Masters (e.g. MEng), Postgraduate Diploma/Certificates (e.g. PGCE)

Status Complete

Part Time No

Years 2019 - 2020

Awarding Institution Cairo University

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2019 - 2020
Awarding Institution	Cairo University

Masters in Egyptian Archaeology
Level 7 - Postgraduate Masters (MA/MSc), Undergraduate Integrated Masters (e.g. MEng), Postgraduate Diploma/Certificates (e.g. PGCE)

Status Complete

Part Time No

Years 2017 - 2019

Project Title Structures Scenes in the New Kingdom’s Private Tombs at Western Thebes

Project Description This thesis delves into the documentation and analysis of structure scenes depicted on the walls of individual tombs in western Thebes, focusing on both religious (temples) and funerary (tomb) contexts, dating back to ancient Egypt before 7000 B.C. The ancient Egyptians were pioneers in recording such scenes, providing valuable insights into their architectural and cultural practices.

Employing analytical and comparative methodologies, this MA thesis examines various aspects of these scenes, drawing from documentary evidence, inscriptions, and visual representations. The primary objectives include describing religious structure scenes, identifying unidentified temples, reconstructing ruined temples through scene depictions, elucidating the relationship between depicted scenes and actual temple locations, comparing depicted scenes with existing temples, analyzing artistic perspectives, classifying tomb representations, and tracing the development of tomb superstructures during the New Kingdom period.

Methodologically, the research integrates qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative methods encompass descriptive, historical, and analytical techniques, while quantitative analysis is employed to quantify data throughout the thesis.

The study's findings reveal that the Karnak temple features prominently in individual tombs at the Sheikh Abdel Quanah necropolis, with scenes depicting temple activities most prevalent during the reigns of Amenhotep III and Ramesses II. Notably, frontal view poses emerge as a dominant artistic style for representing both temple and tomb scenes, with pylons being the most representative architectural element of temples. Funeral processions are commonly depicted preceding tomb scenes, and temple scenes are predominantly found in priests' tombs. Furthermore, the research identifies eight types of tomb scenes and nine methods of temple representation.

In conclusion, the temple and tomb scenes examined in this study offer valuable insights into New Kingdom-era Egyptian culture and architecture. Their investigation yields significant results that warrant further research and comparative studies across different sites, facilitating a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian structure scenes and their broader cultural significance.

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2017 - 2019
Project Title	Structures Scenes in the New Kingdom’s Private Tombs at Western Thebes
Project Description	This thesis delves into the documentation and analysis of structure scenes depicted on the walls of individual tombs in western Thebes, focusing on both religious (temples) and funerary (tomb) contexts, dating back to ancient Egypt before 7000 B.C. The ancient Egyptians were pioneers in recording such scenes, providing valuable insights into their architectural and cultural practices. Employing analytical and comparative methodologies, this MA thesis examines various aspects of these scenes, drawing from documentary evidence, inscriptions, and visual representations. The primary objectives include describing religious structure scenes, identifying unidentified temples, reconstructing ruined temples through scene depictions, elucidating the relationship between depicted scenes and actual temple locations, comparing depicted scenes with existing temples, analyzing artistic perspectives, classifying tomb representations, and tracing the development of tomb superstructures during the New Kingdom period. Methodologically, the research integrates qualitative and quantitative approaches. Qualitative methods encompass descriptive, historical, and analytical techniques, while quantitative analysis is employed to quantify data throughout the thesis. The study's findings reveal that the Karnak temple features prominently in individual tombs at the Sheikh Abdel Quanah necropolis, with scenes depicting temple activities most prevalent during the reigns of Amenhotep III and Ramesses II. Notably, frontal view poses emerge as a dominant artistic style for representing both temple and tomb scenes, with pylons being the most representative architectural element of temples. Funeral processions are commonly depicted preceding tomb scenes, and temple scenes are predominantly found in priests' tombs. Furthermore, the research identifies eight types of tomb scenes and nine methods of temple representation. In conclusion, the temple and tomb scenes examined in this study offer valuable insights into New Kingdom-era Egyptian culture and architecture. Their investigation yields significant results that warrant further research and comparative studies across different sites, facilitating a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian structure scenes and their broader cultural significance.

Doctor of Philosophy
Level 8 - Doctorate Degrees (PhD/DPhil)

Status Current

Years 2022

Director of Studies Penny Wilson

Second Supervisor Derek Kennet

Status	Current
Years	2022
Director of Studies	Penny Wilson
Second Supervisor	Derek Kennet