Mammisis of Egypt: Proceedings of the First International Colloquium, held in Cairo. IFAO. BiEtud 185.27-28 March 2019. Théories de l’art to threaten the very existence

to threaten the very existence of Dār al-islām

dit «Bob« (1907-1962)

and passion

Caroline GAULTIER-KURHAN

Mammisis of Egypt: Proceedings of the First International Colloquium, held in Cairo. IFAO. BiEtud 185.27-28 March 2019. Théories de l’art to threaten the very existenceBirth Houses (Mammisis) are important components of late Egyptian temple complexes but have not been investigated in detail since the fundamental study of Franois Daumas published in 1958. In the meantime, new archaeological findings as well as re evaluations of theology and piety in Greco Roman Egypt have considerably expanded our traditional understanding of these extraordinary buildings. Therefore, reassessment of phenomena and expanded research