Continuation of the publication of the inscriptions from the old-egyptian temple of Kom Ombo, of the graeco-roman period.

• Applicant: Professorin Dr. Francoise Labrique
• Subject Area: Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Term: from 2013 to 2018
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 237517486

The main aim of the renewal proposal is the completion of the works that were started by the recent project. As an addition, there are further aims (nos. 7. & 8.) developed during working process.Totally, these are the following scientific aims:1. Epigraphic recording and publication of the hierogylphic texts and the elements of decoration of four rooms from the Ancient Egyptian temple of Kom Ombo as an edition ("Kôm Ombo II").2. Creating of a hieroglyphic palaeography documenting the features of writing in the temple of Kom Ombo.3.Transliterating, translating, commenting and analysing of the hieroglyphic texts.4. Revising the already published first volume of the edition of Adolphe Gutbub ("Kôm Ombo I"). 5. Adding data to the free available database of Thesaurus Linguae Aegyptiae.6. Completing the doctoral theses of both research assistants by implementing the gathered research results.7. Supplementary completion of the first volume of the edition ("Kôm Ombo I") by drawing the missing representations. 8. Redevelopment of key plans for "Kôm Ombo I" and "Kôm Ombo II" as enhancement for the ease of use.There are two further aims primarily outside the research community :1. The documentation of elements of the temple by means of photos and drawings is a conservation of the building for future times.2. The scientific examination shall create a deeper understanding for the monument, in order to prevent rashly restorations and false reconstructions. Furthermore, it makes the site even more attractive for mass tourism and thus represents an important sociopolitical aim.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants
• International Connection: Egypt
• Cooperation Partner: Professorin Dr. Shafia Bedier (†)