Domestic Architecture in Late Period and Ptolemaic Egypt

The thesis undertakes a comprehensive and holistic analysis of domestic architecture from Late Period and Ptolemaic Egypt (c. 664-332 BCE). It provides a current synthesis of this data, with examination of the architectural form, associated material culture, the lived-in spaces, and the broader context of neighbourhoods and settlements. This research also reviews the development of domestic architecture from the Late Period to the Ptolemaic, investigates the origins of the Egyptian tower house, and analyses household activities, in particular commercial ventures taking place within the house. This study illustrates the dynamic nature of these structures through a thorough contextual analysis.