Archaeology of Empire in Achaemenid Egypt

A study of the material culture of Egypt during the period of Achaemenid Persian rule, c. 526-404 BCE Read the blog post 'How to Find Persians in Egypt: The Archaeology of Achaemenid Egypt' Provides a clear overview of the archaeological evidence for Achaemenid Egypt, including temples, tombs, irrigation works, statues, stelae, seals and coinsDemonstrates how different types of evidence, both textual and archaeological – including material of uncertain provenance – can be used to address a singl