Bethany Simpson
Biographic Data
| ID | 3864236 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bethany Simpson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bethany |
| FAMILY NAME | Simpson |
| SIGNATURE | SIMPSON B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of California, Los Angeles |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Objects in Miniature
A copper-alloy spear-shaped mount, found during excavations at the extramural settlement at Inveresk Roman fort, represents a rare British example of a beneficiarius lance symbol. Stylistic parallels are found among a corpus of personal ornaments used by soldiers of the beneficiarii and are typically restricted to sites on the German limes . This paper discusses the style and function of this object and what its presence reveals about Inveresk an…
The preservation of exposed mudbrick architecture in Karanis (Kom Aushim), Egypt
Excavations in the arid regions of Egypt provide insight into the many types and uses of mudbrick architecture. Upon exposure the inherently unstable building material decays rapidly, resulting in severe loss or complete destruction of once well-preserved buildings. The preservation of mudbrick structures is relatively complicated and expensive. Research has focused on the circumstances that enable preservation and the influence of climate and we…
The Fourth-Century AD Expansion of the Graeco-Roman Settlement of Karanis (Kom Aushim) in the Northern Fayum
The Graeco-Roman town of Karanis, founded during the Ptolemaic Period in the north-eastern Fayum in the third century bc and long thought to have been abandoned in the third century ad actually saw a substantial expansion during the fourth century AD. With the creation of an 3 extension towards the west and the expansion of the eastern part, the town grew in both directions. We argue that this expansion may be related to a sudden rise of the wate…
Karanis in 3D
Archaeologists tend to express space in two dimensions, drawing maps, plans, and elevations of landscapes or extant architecture. In the human experience, however, space is volume: height, light, color, structure, acoustics, protection, display, obstruction or emphasis of view lines, are all of the greatest importance in how people function in space. Recording and presenting three dimensions can provide important insights into architectural and s…
The preservation of exposed mudbrick architecture in Karanis (Kom Aushim), Egypt
Excavations in the arid regions of Egypt provide insight into the many types and uses of mudbrick architecture. Upon exposure the inherently unstable building material decays rapidly, resulting in severe loss or complete destruction of once well-preserved buildings. The preservation of mudbrick structures is relatively complicated and expensive. Research has focused on the circumstances that enable preservation and the influence of climate and we…
Karanis in 3D
Archaeologists tend to express space in two dimensions, drawing maps, plans, and elevations of landscapes or extant architecture. In the human experience, however, space is volume: height, light, color, structure, acoustics, protection, display, obstruction or emphasis of view lines, are all of the greatest importance in how people function in space. Recording and presenting three dimensions can provide important insights into architectural and s…
Karanis in 3D
Archaeologists tend to express space in two dimensions, drawing maps, plans, and elevations of landscapes or extant architecture. In the human experience, however, space is volume: height, light, color, structure, acoustics, protection, display, obstruction or emphasis of view lines, are all of the greatest importance in how people function in space. Recording and presenting three dimensions can provide important insights into architectural and s…
The Fourth-Century AD Expansion of the Graeco-Roman Settlement of Karanis (Kom Aushim) in the Northern Fayum
The Graeco-Roman town of Karanis, founded during the Ptolemaic Period in the north-eastern Fayum in the third century bc and long thought to have been abandoned in the third century ad actually saw a substantial expansion during the fourth century AD. With the creation of an 3 extension towards the west and the expansion of the eastern part, the town grew in both directions. We argue that this expansion may be related to a sudden rise of the wate…
The preservation of exposed mudbrick architecture in Karanis (Kom Aushim), Egypt
Excavations in the arid regions of Egypt provide insight into the many types and uses of mudbrick architecture. Upon exposure the inherently unstable building material decays rapidly, resulting in severe loss or complete destruction of once well-preserved buildings. The preservation of mudbrick structures is relatively complicated and expensive. Research has focused on the circumstances that enable preservation and the influence of climate and we…
Objects in Miniature
A copper-alloy spear-shaped mount, found during excavations at the extramural settlement at Inveresk Roman fort, represents a rare British example of a beneficiarius lance symbol. Stylistic parallels are found among a corpus of personal ornaments used by soldiers of the beneficiarii and are typically restricted to sites on the German limes . This paper discusses the style and function of this object and what its presence reveals about Inveresk an…
Archaeology (3 works) · History (3 works) · Archaeological Research and Protection (2 works) · Architecture (2 works) · Art (2 works) · Conservation Techniques and Studies (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage (1 work) · Aesthetics (1 work) · Ancient Egypt and Archaeology (1 work)