Edfu-Project, Archaeological research project at Temple of Edfu, Egypt
The Edfu-Project is a systematic research effort documenting and translating hieroglyphic inscriptions carved throughout the ancient temple in Upper Egypt. It records texts from walls, gates, and halls that contain religious and mythological content from the Ptolemaic period.
The work started in 1986 under Professor Dieter Kurth from Hamburg University to record the extensive temple texts. The project focused on translating inscriptions dedicated to the god Horus from the Greco-Roman period.
The inscriptions reveal religious rituals and stories about Horus that priests once carved into stone. Visitors can see today how these ancient texts mirror the daily life and beliefs of that era.
Visitors can access the research results through published volumes that show translations and detailed documentation. This information helps you better understand the inscriptions when visiting the temple itself.
The project developed a detailed index system that connects related inscriptions and allows researchers to find similar texts quickly. This system makes it possible to spot repeating patterns and formulas in the religious writings.
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