Abusir: from Pliny the Elder to Google Maps
Amelia Carolina Sparavigna
TL;DR
This paper reviews archaeological studies of Abusir, an Egyptian necropolis, from ancient descriptions by Pliny the Elder to modern mapping with Google Maps, highlighting historical and technological perspectives.
Contribution
It connects historical archaeological descriptions with contemporary digital mapping tools, proposing a new approach to studying Abusir.
Findings
Historical descriptions provide valuable context for archaeological sites.
Google Maps enhances accessibility and visualization of Abusir.
The integration of ancient texts and modern technology offers new research opportunities.
Abstract
Abusir, the House of Osiris, is the name given to an Egyptian necropolis of the Old Kingdom period. This site is a part of a huge area, from Giza to Dahshur, rich of archaeological remains and covered by many pyramids. The paper is reporting concisely some archaeological studies on Abusir. We start from the description given by Pliny the Elder and end proposing the use of Google Maps.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAncient Egypt and Archaeology · Historical Astronomy and Related Studies · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies