The small temple from the Ptolemaic period, built by Ptolemy IV, stands at the north-eastern end of the valley and was used as a dwelling in Christian times. The photograph shows the interior of the sanctuary, enclosed by a mud-brick fence. Schiaparelli excavations.
The small temple from the Ptolemaic period, built by Ptolemy IV, stands at the north-eastern end of the valley and was used as a dwelling in Christian times. The photograph shows the innermost part of the sanctuary, with a chamber at the back. Schiaparelli excavations.
South-west area of the excavations before the works began. In the centre, the walls of the temple of the goddess Hathor. In the foreground, the clutter left by the previous excavations. Schiaparelli excavations.
South-west area of the excavations before the works began. In the centre, the walls of the temple of the goddess Hathor. In the foreground, the clutter left by the previous excavations. Schiaparelli excavations.
South-west area of the excavations before the works began. In the centre, the walls of the temple of the goddess Hathor. In the foreground, the clutter left by the previous excavations. Schiaparelli excavations.
South-west area of the excavations before the works began. Discovering the remains of house walls. Schiaparelli excavations.
South-west area of the excavations before the works began. Discovering the remains of house walls. Schiaparelli excavations.
South-west area of the excavations before the works began. View of the valley floor where the workers' village of Pa Demi would be discovered. The photographic plate was damaged during its development. Schiaparelli excavations.
South-west area of the excavations before the works began. Among the remains of the ancient dwellings are the dry stone walls containing material from previous excavations. Schiaparelli excavations.
South-west area of the excavations before the works began. View of the valley floor where the workers’ village of Pa Demi would be discovered. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavation area near the left wall of the temple of the goddess Hathor, before excavations began. Remains of ancient walls can be seen. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavation area near the left wall of the temple of the goddess Hathor, before excavations began. Remains of ancient walls can be seen. Among them, in addition to the gafir (guardian) are two Franciscan friars from the nearby Luxor mission. Schiaparelli relied on the clergymen for logistics. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations near the left boundary wall of the temple of the goddess Hathor. Workers are excavating among the remains of ancient buildings. In the centre of the photo a member of the mission is surveying the site. On the left there is a large vase (ziro), containing water for the workers. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations near the left boundary wall of the temple of the goddess Hathor. The excavation reveals raised mud-brick buildings, including shaft tombs and chapels. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavation of a trench to the left of the funerary temple of the goddess Hathor. The area contained mud-brick buildings, including shaft tombs and chapels. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavation near the left boundary wall of the temple of the goddess Hathor. The excavation reveals a mud-brick wall, including pit tombs and chapels. The location is almost the same as in photographs C00884 and C00961, however the mud-brick wall is no longer present. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations near the left boundary wall of the temple of the goddess Hathor. The excavation reveals raised mud-brick buildings. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations near the left boundary wall of the temple of the goddess Hathor. The excavation reveals raised mud-brick buildings, including shaft tombs and chapels. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations near the left boundary wall of the temple of the goddess Hathor. The excavation reveals raised mud-brick buildings, including shaft tombs and chapels. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations near the left boundary wall of the temple of the goddess Hathor. The excavation reveals raised mud-brick buildings, including shaft tombs and chapels. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations on the left side of the temple, among the remains of some houses built inside the boundary wall of the village (house number 2 - NW). The image is not very clear as two consecutive shots were taken using the same photographic plate. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations on the left side of the temple, among the remains of some houses built inside the boundary wall of the village. The photograph shows house number 1-3 and 5 (NW) after the excavation and final cleaning. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations on the left side of the temple, among the remains of some houses built inside the boundary wall of the village (houses 10 and 9 - NW). Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavations on the left side of the temple of the goddess Hathor. Excavating among the remains of some votive chapels, south of the tomb shaft P.1258. Schiaparelli excavations.
Chapel for the Opet Festival near the north wall of the village. The remaining parts of plaster still preserve traces of the original decorations. Schiaparelli excavations.
Chapel for the Opet Festival near the north wall of the village. Detail of the decorative remains to the left of the passage. Schiaparelli excavations.
Chapel for the Opet Festival near the north wall of the village. Detail of the decorative remains to the left of the passage. Schiaparelli excavations.
Chapel for the Opet Festival near the north wall of the village. Detail of the decorative remains to the right of the passage. Schiaparelli excavations.
Votive chapel n°2, with cartuches of Tuthmosis III, inside the temple enclosure of the goddess Hathor. View of the north wall. Schiaparelli excavations.
View of the southern part of the mountain, west of the village, with the necropolis. Schiaparelli excavations.
View of the southern part of the mountain, west of the village, with the necropolis. Above, in the centre, tomb TT2 is visible. Scavi Schiaparelli.
View of the top of the mountain, east of the village of Deir el-Medina. In the foreground there are holes left by unauthorised excavations. Schiaparelli excavations.
General view of the Deir el-Medina area. The picture was taken from the mountain to the west. At the bottom, the first few houses of the village, with the temple of the goddess Hathor on the left. In front of the eastern mountain that borders the site are the ruins of the Ramesseum, with its storehouses on the left. In the background, the cultivated plain stretching up until the Nile. Schiaparelli excavations.
General view of the Deir el-Medina area. The picture was taken from the mountain to the west. At the bottom, the first few houses of the village, with the temple of the goddess Hathor on the left. In front of the eastern mountain that borders the site are the ruins of the Ramesseum, with its storehouses on the left. In the background, the cultivated plain stretching up until the Nile. Schiaparelli excavations.
General view of the Deir el-Medina area. The photo was taken from the mountain to the west. At the bottom, the first few houses of the village, with the temple of the goddess Hathor on the left. In front of the eastern mountain that borders the site, there are the ruins of the Ramesseum with its storehouses on the left. Finally, in the background, there is the cultivated plain stretching up to the Nile. Slightly different photograph to C02043 (taken slightly more to the left). Schiaparelli excavations.
A work break for the Italian Archaeological Mission’s workmen. They are presumably gathered to rest or to collect their pay, near the village of Deir el-Medina, where the excavated section can be seen in the background. The temple of Hathor can also be glimpsed in the background, barely visible due to the overexposure of the photographic plate during the shot. Schiaparelli excavations.
Excavating in front of the temple of Hathor in the village of Deir el-Medina. Among the people photographed, one can be seen from behind with an open parasol, they type often used by Schiaparelli during excavations. Schiaparelli excavations.
Inside the temple of Hathor next to the village of Deir el-Medina. Photograph taken during excavations of the Italian Archaeological Mission. Schiaparelli excavations.
