Ancient Near East and Egypt
Harvard Semitic Museum Publications E-Book Collection
All published volumes from the Harvard Semitic Studies, Harvard Semitic Monographs, and Studies in the Archaeology and History of the Levant series.
With volumes from the early 20th century through the present, the collection includes over 100 volumes that have never appeared in digital format.
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Sign upAleksandra Hallmann Wins Prestigious Archaeological Publication Award
We congratulate Aleksandra Hallmann, whose two volumes Ancient Egyptian Clothing: Studies in Late Period Private Representations received the Erazm Majewski Award in archaeological publications from the Polish Academy of Sciences. These richly illustrated studies analyze Late Period Egyptian clothing through reliefs, statues, and ancient texts, offering new dating criteria and insights into fashion's role in social and geographic identities. Explore the volumes here and here.
In Memoriam: Dr. Donald B. Redford (1934–2024)
Brill mourns the loss of Dr. Donald B. Redford, a distinguished Egyptologist and influential scholar in ancient Near Eastern studies. Known for his publications on the excavation work at Mendes and research on Ramses III's foreign campaigns, his contributions enriched the field of Egyptology. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Spotlight on Harvard Egyptological Studies
Since its founding in 2015, the Harvard Egyptological Studies series has published cutting-edge research in Egyptology, including excavation reports, historiographical studies, and specialized works on Egyptian culture and history. Recent volumes include Ancient Egyptian Portraiture by Alessio Delli Castelli and Rethinking Ancient Egypt: Studies in Honor of Ann Macy Roth. Scholars are invited to explore this valuable series for new perspectives in the field.