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The main archaeological results of the excavation of the pyramid complex of Neferre in Abusir are published in this report. This volume deals primarily with the archaeological examination of the monuments of the complex. Chapters on the structural analysis of Neferre's mortuary temple, the chronology of the complex and the shape and meaning of the pyramid in the Old Kingdom complement the archaeology. Also discussed are: the builders' marks and inscriptions, seals and sealing, jar dockets, pottery, statues, amulets and beads, faience inlays and tablets of Egyptian blue, anthropological remains of Neferre, stone vessels, chipped lithics and micro-wear analysis of chert. There is also a chapter on the mud-brick masonry of the mortuary temple.

Velkoformátová česko - anglická publikace bilancuje práci Československého egyptologického ústavu Univerzity Karlovy v Egyptě v letech 1958 až 1988. Obsahuje příspěvky: M. Verner: Mezinárodní akce UNESCO na záchranu památek Núbie, M. Verner: Ptahšepsesova mastaba v Abúsíru, M. Verner: Jižní pole v Abúsíru, L. Bareš: Přehled československých egyptologických expedic do EAR, B. Vachala: Bibliografie československých egyptologických prací 1958-1988

Presented in both Czech and English this book commemorates work by the Czech Institute of Egyptology in Egypt between 1958 and 1988. The topics covered are: The international UNESCO campaign to save the monuments of Nubia; work at the Mastaba of Ptahshepses at Abusir; work in the South Field at Abusir; an overview of Czech Egyptological Expeditions and a bibliography of Czech Egyptological publications.