Sixth-century BCE Egypt spawned a key figure of ancient cross-regional diplomacy. The Egyptian politician and chief physician Udjahorresnet had important inner-political roles in the former Egyptian kingship realm and became a significant figure in transforming Egypt into a regional centre within the vast and culturally diverse empire of the Achaemenid Persians. Udjahorresnet's reputation was such that he was revered some two centuries after his death, but today many scholars view him as a collaborator. He was, no doubt, a complex man, and he left a complex record reflecting the complex world in which he lived. The thirteen essays in this volume explore his life, his texts, his artifacts and his milieu.

This detailed examination of the architecture of the tombs of Egyptian officials during the 18th Dynasty is based on a catalogue of Theban tombs. Making geographical and chronological comparisons, Wasmuth discusses evidence for architectural innovations, particularly in the extremely elaborate layout of chambers and passages. The study is illustrated throughout with tomb plans while the catalogue includes details of inscriptions and epithets as well as descriptions of the tomb design. German text.