https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/7678 2026-04-07T10:10:39Z 2026-04-07T10:10:39Z Flammini, Roxana https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/19780 2025-04-26T05:02:00Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: La segunda estela de Kamose. Un estudio integral en contexto Autor: Flammini, Roxana Resumen: The Second Stela of Kamose (K2) is a fundamental document for understanding the final phase of the Second Intermediate Period in Egypt with an approximate dating of ca. 1550 BCE. K2 is part of a documentary corpus along with two other stelae attributed to Kamose, found in the temple of Amun at Karnak. It was discovered in 1954 at the base of a colossal statue of Ramesses II during restoration work on the temple’s second pylon. This discovery provided access to a text in excellent condition, though it does exhibit some damage, such as the loss of the upper right part of the lunette. Since its discovery, K2 has been extensively studied, particularly following the publication of the editio princeps in 1972 by Labib Habachi, titled “The Second Stela of Kamose and His Struggle against the Hyksos Ruler and His Capital.” Most studies on K2 have focused on linguistic and narrative analysis, mainly in English, with limited dissemination in German, French, and Spanish. This highlights the need for new approaches to the document, including a translation into Spanish and an interpretation that incorporates the figurative value of Egyptian writing. Additionally, it is crucial to study the physical support of the stela and the traces of social practices it has received, such as the damnatio memoriae applied to proper names and the presence of graffiti— aspects mentioned by Habachi but overshadowed in favor of textual analysis. This study does not exhaustively compare K2 and the First Stela of Kamose (K1) or its hieratic copy, the Carnarvon Tablet (TIC), except when strictly necessary. Due to its fragmentary condition, the Third Stela of Kamose (K3) does not provide relevant information to our goals. Thus, instead of focusing solely on the narrative, this research adopts a broader perspective that includes the materiality of the stela, the cultural imprints it has received, and its significance within the historical and archaeological context. K2’s text consists of thirty-eight lines, with signs oriented to the right. The first line begins in the middle of a sentence, suggesting the existence of a missing first part yet to be discovered. For analysis, the content has been organized into three main sections: (1) the lunette; (2) the text, divided into four thematic sections; and (3) the representation of the overseer of sealed things, User-Neshemet (Neshi), and the accompanying inscription. The first thematic section (lines 1–18) is dominated by Kamose’s voice, recounting his actions against the Hyksos and describing the personality of the Hyksos ruler Apepi. Kamose alternates between the third person as a narrator and the first-person singular to emphasize his decisions and perceptions. This part of the text highlights his active role in the struggle against the Hyksos and reinforces his leadership image. The second thematic section (lines 18–30) describes the interception of a letter sent by Apepi to the ruler of Kush, whose name is not mentioned. The letter is quoted “textually” but adapted to Egyptian decorum norms. Additionally, military actions are mentioned in territories near Hyksos domains, including the dmj and the territory-djat of Avaris, as well as campaigns in Cynopolis and the Bahariya Oasis. Localities such as Hermopolis and Gebelein are also mentioned, suggesting the geographical breadth of the events described. The third thematic section (lines 30–35) narrates Kamose’s return to Thebes after his victories and the performance of rituals in the temple of Amun. This segment reinforces the connection between royal power and the divine, consolidating Kamose’s image as a legitimate ruler favored by the gods. Finally, the fourth thematic section (lines 36–38) details Kamose’s order to User-Neshemet for the creation and placement of the stela in Karnak. This passage underscores the importance of written records as a tool for legitimizing power and communicating the king’s achievements to future generations. To facilitate analysis, photographs of the original stela have been used, complemented by a digital hieroglyphic version created with JSesh software (version 7.5.5.), including reconstructions in damaged sections. The text is provided in transliteration, along with detailed information on each term and its translation. The identification of terms follows the Thesaurus Linguae Aegyptiae (TLA) proposal, enabling access to complete lexical information through an online database. Additionally, comments explore the figurative value of certain signs, highlighting the scribe’s choice and their impact on text interpretation. Beyond the text, the study analyzes the representation of the official User-Neshemet, located at the lower left part of the stela. His iconography, name, and function title—inscribed in a column next to his figure—are examined. This analysis provides a better understanding of the administrative hierarchy and key figures in Kamose’s narrative. Another crucial aspect is the study of the cultural imprints left on the stela over time. Cases of damnatio memoriae are documented, in which proper names were deliberately erased as part of political strategies, possibly during the Amarna period. The graffiti inscribed on the stela are also analyzed, offering insights into how the monument was perceived in different historical periods. In conclusion, this new approach to the Second Stela of Kamose seeks to transcend a strictly narrative analysis by integrating the study of its physical support, subsequent modifications, and the visual elements of Egyptian writing. This perspective offers a fresh view on K2, emphasizing its importance as a historical source and a material object with a significant cultural trajectory. This research offers a contribution that complements and expands previous studies, providing new insights into a key text for the history of ancient Egypt.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Lauinger, Jacob https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/18981 2024-11-05T05:01:45Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: The labors of Idrimi. Inscribing the Past, Shaping the Present at Late Bronze Age Alalah Autor: Lauinger, Jacob Resumen: Since the 1949 publication of the Late Bronze inscriptions on the Statue of Idrimi, scholars have been intrigued by the carefully structured and detailed cuneiform text that recounts the rise of King Idrimi of Alalah. Lauinger advances prior scholarship through an in-depth historical analysis that combines textual and material perspectives on the statue and inscriptions. His study reveals how two distinct inscriptions were added to an originally anepigraphic statue to advance a claim about royal legitimacy long after Idrimi’s death during a time of political upheaval at Alalah. This richly illustrated volume includes a translation, more than ninety-five images, and sixteen composite plates that, for the first time, present each line of the inscriptions in its entirety to scholars and students. The appendix offers a detailed philological commentary treating aspects of the inscriptions that have been the subject of multiple scholarly interpretations.

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Gracia Zamacona, Carlos https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/18015 2024-05-03T05:01:24Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Los textos de los ataúdes del Egipto antiguo: variabilidad, legitimación y diálogo Autor: Gracia Zamacona, Carlos Resumen: Resumen: Este libro es un primer acercamiento a un enfoque integral y basado en el corpus de los Textos de los Ataúdes, un conjunto muy extenso de textos que se inscribieron, de manera predominante, en el interior de los ataúdes de la clase pudiente del Reino Medio egipcio, aproximadamente entre el 2050 y el 1650 a.Jc. Nuestra información sobre los Textos de los Ataúdes procede de un par de centenares de documentos, sólo una parte mínima de los cuales ha sido publicada de manera conveniente, ya sea total o parcialmente. Estos documentos proceden del medio Egipto (Barsha, Asiut, Meir, Beni Hasan), la zona tebana, el sur (Gebelein y Asuán) y la zona menfita (principalmente, Saqqara), además de dos casos en el Delta del Nilo (Kom el-Hisn y Mendes) y uno en el oasis de Dajla (Balat). Hay muchos más documentos, procedentes de esos sitios u otros, que están aún por publicar aunque sea de manera preliminar. La imagen que se desprende de este material es la de un corpus mortuorio fundamental durante el Reino Medio y, probablemente, el más extenso de la civilización egipcia. Escritos en egipcio medio (o “clásico”), con numerosos elementos de egipcio antiguo, los Textos de los Ataúdes conforman un repositorio de textos de muy diferente extracción que se consideraban útiles para el difunto en el proceso cultural relacionado con su muerte, enterramiento y trayectoria post mortem. Este libro recoge las ideas del autor durante los últimos casi treinta años sobre los Textos de los Ataúdes desde una perspectiva empírica en la que los datos se intentan comprender en su contexto primero (el corpus), por encima de distintos enfoques teóricos o interpretaciones centradas en determinados conceptos. Este libro aporta una nueva mirada a un corpus de enorme complejidad editorial, cultural, histórica, social, lingüística, antropológica y religiosa, que está en un arduo proceso de estudio constante.

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Kim, Bok Young https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/17542 2023-12-06T05:01:41Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Título: Hebrew forms of address : a sociolinguistic analysis Autor: Kim, Bok Young Resumen: Resumen: This book is the culmination of a decade-long research project exploring the intricate usage of forms of address in Biblical and Epigraphic Hebrew. Various aspects of this research were presented at annual meetings of the Society of Biblical Literature in 2020, 2021, and 2022. I am deeply grateful for the valuable feedback provided by colleagues and friends, which played a crucial role in refining my ideas and contributing to the overall development of this project. I extend my special appreciation to Jeffrey Stackert for his encouragement to publish this work in the Ancient Near East Monographs series, and to Nicole L. Tilford for her valuable contributions in curating the project with SBL Press. I am also deeply thankful for the invaluable feedback and meticulous observations provided by two anonymous reviewers, which greatly enhanced the quality of the manuscript and shaped its final version. I am immensely grateful to my esteemed former teachers, who provided me with exceptional instruction in the fields of philology and linguistics. Their expertise and guidance have been invaluable in shaping my academic journey. I extend my sincere gratitude to the following individuals for their remarkable contributions to my education: Dennis Pardee, Rebecca Hasselbach-Andee, Lenore Grenoble, the late Norman Golb, David Scholen, Stuart Creason, Michael Sells, Kay Heikkinen, Stephen Kaufman, Samuel Greengus, the late David Weisberg, Miles Van Pelt, John Currid, Alastair McEwen, and Stephen Voorwinde. Their teachings have left a lasting impact on my scholarly pursuits, and I truly appreciate their dedication and wisdom. To my dear friend, Chip Hardy, I wholeheartedly extend my appreciation for being a constant source of encouragement and unwavering support since my arrival in Chicago. His presence in my life has been invaluable. I’m also deeply appreciative of Benjamin Noonan for his friendship and encouragement throughout the journey of this book. Our countless conversations in the Klau Library at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, OH, are cherished memories. I would also like to give special thanks to Lee and Mary Ann Cope, who have gone above and beyond their duty, exemplifying the essence of true Christian friendship since my family and I arrived in the United States. Their kindness and support have meant the world to us.

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