Mini Episode: An Intact Tomb

The History of Egypt Podcast

Dominic Perry

Society & Culture, History

4.8 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 26 December 2018

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Kha and Merit, an Intact Tomb. In 1906, a remarkable discovery came to light: the tomb of a middle-class couple, who lived in the town of Deir el-Medina. Here, amid the craftsmen and specialists who made tombs, a man named Kha and a woman named Merit enjoyed an affluent lifestyle. When they died, they were interred with all their worldly possessions and slept undisturbed for 3300 years. Then, a wonderful discovery occurred and an ancient story came to life... The History of Egypt Podcast is supported by Patrons, get early access and ad-free listening at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast... Images and Bibliography at www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com... Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:17.0	Today we have a special interlude, recounting a great discovery early in the 20th century. Dating to the reign of Armun Hotepe the 3rd, the father of Arcanaten,
1:27.0	this archaeological find is not as famous as some,
1:30.0	but it remains one of the more significant.
1:33.6	A glimpse past the royal and elite culture of the palace
1:37.6	to people living in slightly more humble conditions.
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