BYU Excavation Project

Authors

Dr. Kerry Muhlestein, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Egypt excavation, ancient textiles, BYU students

College

Religious Education

Department

Ancient Scripture

Abstract

With the monies from the MEG granted to me and the BYU Egypt Excavation Project, we were able to accomplish wonderful things. First, we were able to train 4 students in a number of things related to our excavation. All four students received training in how to create and examine textiles. They analyzed under the supervision of experts various ancient textiles in our collection, until they were able to undertake the analysis on their own. They then helped with the first entries into a textile database we are creating. This enabled them to become even more familiar with the examination of textiles, as well as the method of recording and sharing the information thus gleaned. All of this prepared them for an excellent field experience.

Recommended Citation

Muhlestein, Dr. Kerry (2013) "BYU Excavation Project," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1839.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1839