https://seas.andromedapublisher.org/index.php/SEAS <div style="text-align: justify;"> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Studies in Egyptian Archaeology and Science (SEAS) is a peer-reviewed open access journal&nbsp;aimed at archaeologists and scientists with particular interest in Egypt from c. 5300 BCE to 1517 CE who want to advance or monitor the establishment or development of scientific methods in the area of Egyptian Archaeology.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SEAS invites original research papers, focus articles, and reports on the use of established techniques of wide archaeological significance which further the knowledge of Egyptian culture, history and social history through science.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Journal guarantees an international forum for archaeologists, scientists and Egyptologists from widely different scientific backgrounds who are determined to drive debates based on reliable and verified scientific data derived from archaeological research.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">SEAS welcomes original papers which</span></em></span></p> <ul> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Address questions within Egyptology/ Early Islamic History studies.</span></li> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are based on archaeological research in the field or museums.</span></li> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Present innovative science.</span></li> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make use of established techniques in new ways.</span></li> <li class="show" style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Characterise far-reaching and global applicability.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">SEAS combines Egyptian Archaeology and Egyptology with the following areas of scientific research:</span></em></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1) Physical and chemical dating methods, which provide absolute and relative chronologies.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2) Artefacts studies regarding material analysis and provenance.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">3) Environmental studies including climate, diets and nutrition etc.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4) Geophysics, including remote-sensing and ground-radar inspection.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5) Conservation, including decay-processes.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Editorial Board of SEAS comprises of academics from institutions all over the world. Collaboration of each member of the Editorial Board increases the quality of <a href="http://www.andromedapublisher.com/statics/peer_review_process/">the peer review process</a> which supports our vision through making sure that every submitted manuscript is reviewed under high <a href="http://www.andromedapublisher.com/statics/SEAS_Code_of_Ethics/">ethical standards</a> and following through with fair decisions on publication.</p> </div> Andromeda Publisher en-US Studies in Egyptian Archaeology and Science 3049-5792 https://seas.andromedapublisher.org/index.php/SEAS/article/view/552 <p>This study focuses on a wooden anthropoid coffin from the Kom el-Ahmar/Sharuna site. According to the inscriptions on the coffin, it belonged to a lady with no titles referring to her social or job status, but since she owns a coffin, she is from a prestigious social class. The coffin is preserved in the Mallawi Museum, El-Minya Governorate, under inventory number 597. It is displayed in Hall 2, showcase 6. This paper discusses the decoration of this object (inscriptions and scenes) with the aim of identifying the style of the Sharuna coffins in particular and those of Middle Egypt in general, analyzing the characteristics of the cursive hieroglyphic signs, and attempting to establish the genealogy of the deceased’s family.</p> Abdelrahman Ali Abdelrahman ##submission.copyrightStatement## 2026-02-01 2026-02-01 10.31526/seas.2026.552 https://seas.andromedapublisher.org/index.php/SEAS/article/view/535 <div>This article examines the evolving ethical landscape of Egyptology and antiquities collecting, focusing on the</div> <div>tension between nationalist and internationalist perspectives on cultural heritage. It argues that archaeological</div> <div>ethics should prioritize the preservation of contextual integrity and public accessibility over market value and</div> <div>institutional prestige. The study analyses key ethical challenges, including looting, the illicit antiquities trade, museum acquisition policies, deaccessioning practices, and publication standards for unprovenanced a rtifacts. Professional organizations and academic journals have increasingly adopted stringent guidelines, exemplified by the 1970 UNESCO Convention and the Archaeological Institute of America's (AIA) 1973 cutoff date for the publication of undocumented objects. The article also highlights the contributions of specialized bodies such as the International Society for Nubian Studies (ISNS), whose comprehensive code of ethics emphasizes the researcher's role as a "custodian of understanding," carrying significant responsibilities toward source communities. Through a comparative analysis of Egypt and Sudan, the study demonstrates that heritage ethics transcend national boundaries while acknowledging the distinct structural and resource-related challenges faced by source countries. Recent developments include enhanced international cooperation in repatriation efforts, a growing emphasis on community engagement, and innovative approaches — such as digital documentation and temporary exhibitions — that decouple cultural appreciation from permanent ownership.</div> <div>The article concludes that effective heritage protection requires coordinated, multi-stakeholder collaboration among governments, museums, scholars, and the public. It underscores the need to continue refining ethicl frameworks to address both colonial legacies and contemporary challenges. Ultimately, the preservation of ancient Egyptian and Nubian heritage depends on a model of global stewardship that balances sovereign rights with the shared responsibility to safeg uard the archaeological record for future generations through inclusive,</div> <div>collaborative, and ethically grounded practices.</div> Ossama Abdel Meguid ##submission.copyrightStatement## 2026-04-08 2026-04-08 10.31526/SEAS.2026.535