![]() Grain as currency provided the sinews of power for the pharaoh," he added. Nadine Moeller's discovery of silos and local administrative buildings shows us how these cities actually functioned as places where the agricultural wealth of the Nile valley was mobilized for the state. "The work at Edfu is important and innovative in that it finally allows us to examine ancient Egypt as an urban society,whose cities and towns housed bureaucrats, craft specialists, priests, and farmers. Edfu is one of the very few remaining city mounds that are accessible for scientific study," said Gil Stein, Director of the Oriental Institute. The mounds which comprise the remains of Egyptian cities were either ignored, buried under modern towns, or else destroyed by modern agricultural activities. "The traditional view of ancient Egypt has been biased by the fact that most excavation work so far has focused on temples and tombs. ![]() ![]() So little archaeological evidence remains that some scholars believe Egypt did not have a highly developed urban culture, giving Mesopotamia the distinction of teaching people how to live in cities. Due to intense farming and heavy settlement over the years, much of the record of urban civilization has been lost. Long fascinated with temples and monuments such as pyramids, scholars have traditionally spent little time exploring the residential communities of ancient Egypt. Work late last year revealed details of seven silos, the largest grain bins found in ancient Egypt as well as an older columned hall that was an administration center. The archaeological work at Tell Edfu was initiated with the permission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, headed by Zahi Hawass, under the direction of Nadine Moeller, Assistant Professor at the Oriental Institute, University of Chicago. The discovery provides new information about a little understood aspect of ancient Egypt-the development of cities in a culture that is largely famous for its monumental architecture. The Silo House is probably the greatest place I have ever stayed in in my life and it's hard to describe just how magical it is – an absolute must see.A University of Chicago expedition at Tell Edfu in southern Egypt has unearthed a large administration building and silos that provide fresh clues about the emergence of urban life. These are all within 15–20 minutes of the Silo House and all offer, epic views, places to swim and beautiful nature. We visited Shack Bay, Eagles Nest and the coastal reserve. You'll find all cooking utensils, a barbecue and a laundry, perfect for anyone looking for an extended stay. The open kitchen and lounge space is where we spent most of our time, relaxing by the fire, cooking up a storm and reconnecting with old friends. There are also four smaller beds in the upstairs loft if you wish to add extra guests to your stay. You will find an ensuite in all the rooms, flat screen TVs and a split system for hot or cold weather. The house itself has four bedrooms, two which are independent in the silos. This converted shed is situated only five minutes from the main town of Inverloch, where you'll find shops, food, community, coastal life and plenty of places to explore. Our Inverloch adventure was a one-of-a-kind experience thanks to the Silo House, a design of epic proportions bringing life back into repurposed materials while still showcasing sleek modern design.
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