Iron shackles from the Ptolemaic gold mines of Ghozza (Egypt, Eastern Desert)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3359387 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Bérangère Redon (0000-0003-4834-0269, Maison de l'Orient et de la Méditerranée Jean Pouilloux, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 99 |
| Issue | 406 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Antiquity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0003-598X • E-ISSN: 1745-1744 |
| Publisher | Antiquity Publications (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.15184/aqy.2025.39 |
| OpenAlex | W4406075096 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 6 |
Since 1994, the French Archaeological Mission at the Eastern Desert has excavated more than 20 sites in Egypt, focusing on Roman forts and Ptolemaic mining sites. Rich in natural resources, the region was heavily exploited in the Hellenistic Period (332-30 BC). Recent excavations at Ghozza reveal the harsh reality of mining
Ancient history · Archaeology · Desert (philosophy) · Geography · Political science · Ancient Egypt and Archaeology · Archaeology and Historical Studies · History · Law · Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |