Project description
Exploring the medico-magical manuscripts of Deir el-Medina
The village of Deir el-Medina (DeM), located in the area of Thebes in Egypt, dates to the New Kingdom period (1550-1070 BCE). Inhabitants of the village were very literate people. In fact, more than 90 % of all documents and literature from this period are related to DeM. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the MagiDeM project will focus on the discovery of the history of magic and medicine in Egypt based on the medico-magical papyri from DeM. Using a multidisciplinary methodology, which includes textual analysis, linguistic studies and historiographical researches, one can learn about the culture and beliefs of ancient Egyptians.
Objective
The MagiDeM project aims to shed new light on the history of Egyptian magic and medicine by studying the medico-magical manuscripts unearthed at Deir el-Medina (DeM). This village, located in the Theban region of Egypt, was active during the New Kingdom period (Late Bronze Age, c. 1550–1070 BCE) and was home to the workmen who built the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. The written material from Deir el-Medina represents more than 90% of the documentary and literary manuscripts from that period, many of which highlight the inhabitants' high level of literacy.
Using a multidisciplinary approach that combines the material study of the texts, philological and linguistic analysis, prosopography, and historical research, MagiDeM will help to uncover the deep-rooted beliefs of this civilization by providing a deeper understanding of the identity, intellectual profile, and role of the practitioners who copied the medico-magical texts, as well as the contexts in which they practiced their science daily. By studying the 'Sitz im Leben' of magical texts at Deir el-Medina, MagiDeM will also contribute to a broader understanding of Egyptian writing practices during the New Kingdom and their role and significance in the daily lives of ordinary people.
The results will culminate in collaborative publications, an exhibition, and a fresh perspective on Egyptian magic and medicine. The outcomes include a database, academic papers, and an exhibition in collaboration with the Leiden Rijksmuseum van Oudheden.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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2311 EZ Leiden
Netherlands
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