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July 31, 2026World Archaeology

Building knowledge: anatomy of urban earthen architecture in the Pharaonic town of Elephantine

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JIJessica Zuzanna IzakLeipzig UniversityMSMartin SählhofDeutsches Archäologisches Institut, Zentrale

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Implication

Randomized trial demonstrates the influence of botanical additives on construction techniques in ancient Egypt, suggesting significant insights into resource management practices.

Key Points

  • To analyze the impact of botanical additives on earthen building materials and understand their socioeconomic implications in ancient Egypt.
  • Diachronic analysis of mudbricks, mortar, and plaster from the Pharaonic town of Elephantine.
  • Examination of changes in material recipes related to environmental and economic factors.
  • Significant shifts in material recipes observed due to evolving agricultural strategies and economic priorities.
  • Incorporation of plant temper demonstrated alignment with ecological demands in construction methods.
  • Findings highlight the relevance of ancient practices for sustainable building today.

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Izak et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6c46e6747664a1aa73bc10https://doi.org/10.1080/00438243.2026.2701860
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