Osteological Analysis, TT 110-Pilared Hall

263-A-15-00007. The project was awarded to the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) and was conducted in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of State for Antiquities. The TT 110 tomb, located in the Luxor West Bank, is believed to belong to Djehuty, a high-ranking official during the reigns of Queen Hatshepsut and King Tuthmosis III. The tomb was first excavated in the last century by Davies, who focused on the epigraphy in the transverse hall. However, the precise dating of the funerary activities and related objects was not clear, and further excavation and analysis were needed to provide more information about the tomb's activities. The osteological investigation, conducted in 2014, focused on the human remains recovered from the Pillared Hall area, which was excavated in 2012. The remains were found to be badly disturbed and not in situ, with many taphonomic processes affecting the skeletal assemblages. The majority of the skeletal remains were not in their original place, and some were even burned bone material, which may not belong to the TT 110 tomb. The osteological study aimed to investigate the skeletal remains from the Pillared Hall, determine the minimum number of individuals (MNI), and diagnose any skeletal diseases. The methodology involved examining and cleaning the bone elements, sorting and recording them, and conducting a basic morphological analysis. Due to the poor preservation of the skeletal material, the analysis was conducted using the MNI method to determine the age, sex, and pathological conditions of the individuals. The age determination was conducted using standard ageing techniques, such as those described by Scheuer and Black (2000a; 2000b). The analysis revealed that the skeletal remains were affected by poor preservation, which had a significant impact on the bone surface and texture. The study also noted the presence of animal bones and teeth, which were cleaned, sorted, and labeled for further analysis. The osteological analysis of the TT 110-Pilared Hall provides valuable insights into the funerary activities and related objects in the tomb. However, the poor preservation of the skeletal material and the reused and robbed activities of the tomb in later periods have affected the accuracy of the analysis. Further excavation and analysis are needed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the tomb's activities and the individuals buried within it. The TT 110 tomb is located in the Luxor West Bank, in the foothills of the Theban mountain range. The tomb is situated near the cultivation area, where the desert begins. The tomb's location is significant, as it is close to other high-ranking government officials' tombs of the New Kingdom period.