Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
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The Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition was a joint early 20th-century archaeological project that conducted major excavations in Egypt, notably at Giza, contributing significantly to the study of ancient Egyptian civilization.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archaeological expedition
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joint archaeological project ⓘ |
| aim |
excavation of ancient Egyptian sites
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study of ancient Egyptian civilization ⓘ |
| archaeologicalCulture | Ancient Egypt NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithInstitution |
Harvard University Department of Egyptology
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Egyptian Department NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
collection of Egyptian antiquities
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documentation of Giza necropolis ⓘ study of Old Kingdom Egypt ⓘ |
| country | Egypt ⓘ |
| countryOfExcavation | Egypt NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| discipline | archaeology ⓘ |
| documentationForm |
published excavation reports
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unpublished field notes and diaries ⓘ |
| excavationType | long-term excavation project ⓘ |
| field | Egyptology ⓘ |
| focus |
pyramids and surrounding cemeteries
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tombs and mastabas ⓘ |
| heritage | major early scientific excavation at Giza ⓘ |
| impact |
advanced methods of archaeological recording in Egypt
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expanded Egyptian collections in Boston ⓘ provided primary data for Giza research ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| legacy |
foundational data for modern Giza archives
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training ground for early 20th-century Egyptologists ⓘ |
| location |
Giza Plateau
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Lower Egypt NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| method | systematic excavation and recording ⓘ |
| notableSite |
Giza
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Mastaba field at Giza ⓘ Western Cemetery at Giza NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatedInCentury | 20th century ⓘ |
| organizer |
Harvard University
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| produced |
archaeological field reports
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photographic documentation of excavations ⓘ plans and maps of Giza tombs ⓘ |
| regionStudied | Memphite necropolis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sponsor |
Harvard University
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| startTime | early 20th century ⓘ |
| timePeriodStudied | Old Kingdom of Egypt NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| typeOfCollaboration | university–museum collaboration ⓘ |
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