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# The Earliest Naqada Cemetery in Lower Nubia # The Earliest Naqada Cemetery in Lower Nubia
Nine cemeteries in northern Lower Nubia were used by the Naqada people Nine cemeteries in northern Lower Nubia were used by the Naqada people
during the 4^th^ millennium BCE. The dating of these sites suggests a during the 4th millennium BCE. The dating of these sites suggests a
gradual expansion southward.[^98] In this article, I will only discuss gradual expansion southward.[^98] In this article, I will only discuss
the site contemporary with the proto-phase of the A-Group people. The the site contemporary with the proto-phase of the A-Group people. The
other Naqada sites were established after the A-Group predecessors had other Naqada sites were established after the A-Group predecessors had
@ -496,7 +496,7 @@ were placed between the two clusters of A-Group graves of the
proto-phase.[^101] Of the seventeen skeletons completely or partially proto-phase.[^101] Of the seventeen skeletons completely or partially
preserved, sixteen were males in the age range from youth to adult. Only preserved, sixteen were males in the age range from youth to adult. Only
one individual was female, and she was middle-aged. Human remains were one individual was female, and she was middle-aged. Human remains were
absent in twelve graves (**Appendix 1**). Notably, each of the graves absent in twelve graves (Appendix 1). Notably, each of the graves
without human remains had an empty area intended for a body. I have without human remains had an empty area intended for a body. I have
proposed that these empty graves were cenotaphs for warriors whose proposed that these empty graves were cenotaphs for warriors whose
bodies were lost on the battlefield and the burial rituals thus bodies were lost on the battlefield and the burial rituals thus
@ -504,16 +504,28 @@ performed in absentia.[^102]
This Naqada cemetery is extraordinary regarding war since several graves This Naqada cemetery is extraordinary regarding war since several graves
contained numerous weapons. Sixteen mace-heads were uncovered in twelve contained numerous weapons. Sixteen mace-heads were uncovered in twelve
graves, and other weapons were found in four graves (see **Appendix 1** graves, and other weapons were found in four graves (see Appendix 1
and **Figure 4**). Weapons were thus found in 55 per cent of the graves. and Figure 4).
![](../static/images/hafsaas/Fig4.jpg "")
**~~Figure 4: ~~**
Weapons were thus found in 55 per cent of the graves.
Other weapons uncovered were flint daggers, flint knives, flint and Other weapons uncovered were flint daggers, flint knives, flint and
chalcedony blades, and various types of arrowheads. Except for the chalcedony blades, and various types of arrowheads. Except for the
lunates, these weapons were characteristic of the Naqada people. Some of lunates, these weapons were characteristic of the Naqada people. Some of
the arrowheads had their closest parallels at Hierakonpolis in southern the arrowheads had their closest parallels at Hierakonpolis in southern
Upper Egypt, which suggests that this was the homeland of the Upper Egypt, which suggests that this was the homeland of the
individuals buried in Cemetery 17 (**Figure 5**). In the cemetery, five individuals buried in Cemetery 17 (Figure 5).
![a) Large concave-base arrowhead with long straight lobes (typical for Hierakonpolis) found in Naqada grave 50 in Cemetery 17. Photo by Alexandros Tsakos. Courtesy of Nubia Museum in Aswan. b) Three tanged arrowheads with barbs found in Naqada grave 78 in Cemetery 17. Photo by Alexandros Tsakos. Courtesy of Nubia Museum in Aswan.](../static/images/hafsaas/Fig5.jpg "a) Large concave-base arrowhead with long straight lobes (typical for Hierakonpolis) found in Naqada grave 50 in Cemetery 17. Photo by Alexandros Tsakos. Courtesy of Nubia Museum in Aswan. b) Three tanged arrowheads with barbs found in Naqada grave 78 in Cemetery 17. Photo by Alexandros Tsakos. Courtesy of Nubia Museum in Aswan.")
**~~Figure 5: a) Large concave-base arrowhead with long straight lobes (typical for Hierakonpolis) found in Naqada grave 50 in Cemetery 17. Photo by Alexandros Tsakos. Courtesy of Nubia Museum in Aswan. b) Three tanged arrowheads with barbs found in Naqada grave 78 in Cemetery 17. Photo by Alexandros Tsakos. Courtesy of Nubia Museum in Aswan.~~**
In the cemetery, five
males were interred with a single mace, while seven graves without human males were interred with a single mace, while seven graves without human
remains contained eleven maces (see **Appendix 1**). The latter graves remains contained eleven maces (see Appendix 1). The latter graves
may have been the cenotaphs for eleven warriors whose remains were not may have been the cenotaphs for eleven warriors whose remains were not
retrieved after the battle. Weapons are rare in Naqada graves.[^103] retrieved after the battle. Weapons are rare in Naqada graves.[^103]
Being killed in action and buried in foreign territory was probably a Being killed in action and buried in foreign territory was probably a
@ -550,8 +562,8 @@ was a complex of associated graves belonging to humans and animals.
Among the sacrificed animals were 27 dogs, often buried together with Among the sacrificed animals were 27 dogs, often buried together with
young males.[^111] The plundered graves of these young males still young males.[^111] The plundered graves of these young males still
contained some tanged arrowheads characteristic for Hierakonpolis.[^112] contained some tanged arrowheads characteristic for Hierakonpolis.[^112]
Similar tanged arrowheads were also found in Cemetery 17 (see **Figure Similar tanged arrowheads were also found in Cemetery 17 (see Figure
5b**). These individuals in Cemetery HK6 have thus been interpreted as 5b). These individuals in Cemetery HK6 have thus been interpreted as
hunters.[^113] I find it probable that some, perhaps all, of these young hunters.[^113] I find it probable that some, perhaps all, of these young
males also were warriors. The difference between hunters and warriors males also were warriors. The difference between hunters and warriors
was probably minor during the Naqada period. Both warriors and hunters was probably minor during the Naqada period. Both warriors and hunters
@ -561,8 +573,14 @@ to achieve their political ends.[^114] Indeed, the nineteen men depicted
on the unprovenanced Hunters' Palette carry the same types of weapons as on the unprovenanced Hunters' Palette carry the same types of weapons as
found in Cemetery 17 at Khor Bahan and HK6 at Hierakonpolis: maces, found in Cemetery 17 at Khor Bahan and HK6 at Hierakonpolis: maces,
spears, bows and arrows, and throw sticks. Furthermore, three hunting spears, bows and arrows, and throw sticks. Furthermore, three hunting
dogs were partaking in the lion hunt together with the men (**Figure dogs were partaking in the lion hunt together with the men (Figure
6**). Since dog burials are associated with graves of males with weapons 6).
![The Hunters Palette (BM EA 20790) depicting nineteen men and three hunting dogs in a lion hunt. Length: 30,5 cm. © The Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).](../static/images/hafsaas/Fig6.jpg "The Hunters Palette (BM EA 20790) depicting nineteen men and three hunting dogs in a lion hunt. Length: 30,5 cm. © The Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).")
**~~Figure 6: The Hunters Palette (BM EA 20790) depicting nineteen men and three hunting dogs in a lion hunt. Length: 30,5 cm. © The Trustees of the British Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).~~**
Since dog burials are associated with graves of males with weapons
at Khor Bahan and Hierakonpolis, I will suggest that Naqada people at Khor Bahan and Hierakonpolis, I will suggest that Naqada people
trained dogs to assist with hunting and warfare. Dog burials are also trained dogs to assist with hunting and warfare. Dog burials are also
attested at Neolithic cemeteries in Sudan[^115] and at Cemetery 7 of the attested at Neolithic cemeteries in Sudan[^115] and at Cemetery 7 of the
@ -585,7 +603,7 @@ is more easily attested archaeologically than injuries from arrows,
spears, and daggers, which often affect soft tissues.[^122] In northern spears, and daggers, which often affect soft tissues.[^122] In northern
Lower Nubia, several violent deaths caused by fractures to the skull Lower Nubia, several violent deaths caused by fractures to the skull
inflicted by a blunt instrument -- probably a mace -- are attested inflicted by a blunt instrument -- probably a mace -- are attested
during the mid-4^th^ millennium BCE.[^123] The practice of attacking the during the mid-4th millennium BCE.[^123] The practice of attacking the
head also led to distinctive defensive injuries.[^124] Fractures of the head also led to distinctive defensive injuries.[^124] Fractures of the
distal ulna in the lower arm can derive from fending a blow to the head. distal ulna in the lower arm can derive from fending a blow to the head.
This characteristic injury is often referred to as a parry fracture -- This characteristic injury is often referred to as a parry fracture --
@ -602,8 +620,8 @@ bones sometimes testify to the perimortem infliction of the
injuries.[^128] Postmortem damages to the bones occur after the injuries.[^128] Postmortem damages to the bones occur after the
individual is dead.[^129] individual is dead.[^129]
Nubiologists have overlooked the data on violent injuries in norther Nubiologists have overlooked the data on violent injuries in northern
Lower Nubia during the mid-4^th^ millennium BCE for more than a century, Lower Nubia during the mid-4th millennium BCE for more than a century,
although some attention has been given to the scientific value of the although some attention has been given to the scientific value of the
anatomical examinations by Sir Grafton Elliot Smith and Frederic Wood anatomical examinations by Sir Grafton Elliot Smith and Frederic Wood
Jones in the last decades.[^130] The report on the human remains from Jones in the last decades.[^130] The report on the human remains from
@ -616,15 +634,15 @@ archaeologists wish to distance themselves from the racist paradigm
these anatomists worked in.[^133] Without the evidence dealing with these anatomists worked in.[^133] Without the evidence dealing with
violence, however, archaeologists have had the impression that the violence, however, archaeologists have had the impression that the
contact zone between peoples in Upper Egypt and Lower Nubia during the contact zone between peoples in Upper Egypt and Lower Nubia during the
mid-4^th^ millennium BCE was more peaceful than the violent cases I will mid-4th millennium BCE was more peaceful than the violent cases I will
present suggest. In this analysis of the human remains, osteological present suggest. In this analysis of the human remains, osteological
case descriptions are only provided for individuals with evidence of case descriptions are only provided for individuals with evidence of
healed or unhealed trauma related to interpersonal violence. Most of healed or unhealed trauma related to interpersonal violence. Most of
these injuries are unambiguous traces of violence, but I cannot rule out these injuries are unambiguous traces of violence, but I cannot rule out
that some resulted from accidents. that some resulted from accidents.
The human remains in Cemetery 7 included two violent cases (**Appendix The human remains in Cemetery 7 included two violent cases (Appendix
2**). The male in grave 257 died from multiple blows to the head that 2). The male in grave 257 died from multiple blows to the head that
fractured several bones in his face. Besides the blunt violence, a piece fractured several bones in his face. Besides the blunt violence, a piece
on the back of his skull had been cut away by a sharp weapon -- probably on the back of his skull had been cut away by a sharp weapon -- probably
a copper-alloy implement.[^134] The female in grave 263 had a healed a copper-alloy implement.[^134] The female in grave 263 had a healed
@ -636,7 +654,7 @@ be buried in the cemetery before abandonment.[^136] The male in grave
violence. violence.
Injuries relating to violence were also recorded at Cemetery 14 Injuries relating to violence were also recorded at Cemetery 14
(**Appendix 3**). The male in grave 10 died from excessive blunt force (Appendix 3). The male in grave 10 died from excessive blunt force
violence to the skull, eight fractured ribs on his right side, and a violence to the skull, eight fractured ribs on his right side, and a
fracture on the right side of the pubis. The violence had caused much fracture on the right side of the pubis. The violence had caused much
bloodstaining of the bones.[^137] The female in grave 13 had a bloodstaining of the bones.[^137] The female in grave 13 had a
@ -648,31 +666,47 @@ in grave 23 had a healed fracture of his right cheekbone,[^140] which is
an injury seen in assaults with blunt force violence.[^141] an injury seen in assaults with blunt force violence.[^141]
In the A-Group graves of the proto-phase in Cemetery 17, two individuals In the A-Group graves of the proto-phase in Cemetery 17, two individuals
had antemortem fractures related to violence (**Appendix 4)**. The male had antemortem fractures related to violence (Appendix 4). The male
in grave 29 had fractured the distal portion of the right ulna,[^142] in grave 29 had fractured the distal portion of the right ulna,[^142]
which suggests a parry fracture caused when fending a blow to the which suggests a parry fracture caused when fending a blow to the
head.[^143] Additionally, the mid-point of the left clavicle had a head.[^143] Additionally, the mid-point of the left clavicle had a
healed fracture (**Figure 7a**).[^144] A direct frontal blow with a healed fracture (Figure 7a).[^144]
![Healed fractures of clavicle from proto-phase A-Group graves in Cemetery 17. No scale. Male in grave 24. Drawing from Elliot Smith and Wood Jones (1910: figure 74).](../static/images/hafsaas/Fig7a.jpg "Healed fractures of clavicle from proto-phase A-Group graves in Cemetery 17. No scale. Male in grave 24. Drawing from Elliot Smith and Wood Jones (1910: fig. 74)."Healed fractures of clavicle from proto-phase A-Group graves in Cemetery 17. No scale. Male in grave 24. Drawing from Elliot Smith and Wood Jones (1910: figure 74).")
**~~Figure 7a: Healed fractures of clavicle from proto-phase A-Group graves in Cemetery 17. No scale. Male in grave 24. Drawing from Elliot Smith and Wood Jones (1910: figure 74).~~**
A direct frontal blow with a
heavy device,[^145] like a mace, could inflict this injury. Both heavy device,[^145] like a mace, could inflict this injury. Both
injuries seem related to interpersonal violence and may have occurred injuries seem related to interpersonal violence and may have occurred
during a single attack. The male in grave 24 also had a healed fracture during a single attack. The male in grave 24 also had a healed fracture
of the middle of the right clavicle (**Figure 7b**).[^146] of the middle of the right clavicle (**Figure 7b**).[^146]
![Healed fractures of clavicle from proto-phase A-Group graves in Cemetery 17. No scale. Male in grave 29. Drawing from Elliot Smith and Wood Jones (1910: figure 74).](../static/images/hafsaas/Fig7b.jpg "Healed fractures of clavicle from proto-phase A-Group graves in Cemetery 17. No scale. Male in grave 29. Drawing from Elliot Smith and Wood Jones (1910: figure 74).")
**~~Figure 7b: Healed fractures of clavicle from proto-phase A-Group graves in Cemetery 17. No scale. Male in grave 29. Drawing from Elliot Smith and Wood Jones (1910: fig. 74).~~**
The archaeologists recorded no injuries related to interpersonal The archaeologists recorded no injuries related to interpersonal
violence at Cemetery 41/200, but the skeletal remains were fragmentary violence at Cemetery 41/200, but the skeletal remains were fragmentary
and not prioritized for detailed anatomical study (**Appendix and not prioritized for detailed anatomical study (Appendix
5**).[^147] 5).[^147]
Abundant skeletal evidence for interpersonal violence was recorded at Abundant skeletal evidence for interpersonal violence was recorded at
Cemetery 45 (**Appendix 6**). The elderly male in grave 211 appears to Cemetery 45 (Appendix 6). The elderly male in grave 211 appears to
have been executed by having the back of his neck cut with a sharp have been executed by having the back of his neck cut with a sharp
instrument. This individual received seven incisions across the instrument. This individual received seven incisions across the
posterior surface of three of the cervical vertebrae (**Figure posterior surface of three of the cervical vertebrae (Figure
8**).[^148] This practice of execution has in recent years been revealed 8).[^148]
![The man in grave 211 in Cemetery 45 had seven cut marks on his third and fourth cervical vertebrae. From Elliot Smith and Wood Jones (1910: fig. 69).](../static/images/hafsaas/Fig8.jpg "The man in grave 211 in Cemetery 45 had seven cut marks on his third and fourth cervical vertebrae. From Elliot Smith and Wood Jones (1910: fig. 69).")
**~~Figure 8: The man in grave 211 in Cemetery 45 had seven cut marks on his third and fourth cervical vertebrae. From Elliot Smith and Wood Jones (1910: fig. 69).~~**
This practice of execution has in recent years been revealed
on a large scale at Hierakonpolis.[^149] The anatomists suggested that a on a large scale at Hierakonpolis.[^149] The anatomists suggested that a
copper-alloy weapon had been used.[^150] The lowest cut probably caused copper-alloy weapon had been used.[^150] The lowest cut probably caused
death as it "*passed into the spinal canal by cutting off the tip of the death as it "passed into the spinal canal by cutting off the tip of the
spine*".[^151] Furthermore, the male in grave 202 had perimortem spine".[^151] Furthermore, the male in grave 202 had perimortem
injuries on the right side of his chest. Five ribs were fractured and injuries on the right side of his chest. Five ribs were fractured and
had caused much blood-staining -- especially around the nares suggesting had caused much blood-staining -- especially around the nares suggesting
bleeding from the nose.[^152] The female in grave 201 had a healed bleeding from the nose.[^152] The female in grave 201 had a healed
@ -730,8 +764,8 @@ per cent.[^165] The cut marks were observed on males in 52 per cent of
the cases, while 10 per cent were females. The remaining 38 per cent had the cases, while 10 per cent were females. The remaining 38 per cent had
unidentified sex. Most of the people killed in this way were young unidentified sex. Most of the people killed in this way were young
adults. The cut marks were found on several vertebrae, usually the adults. The cut marks were found on several vertebrae, usually the
second and the third. The numerous lacerations suggest "*repeated blows second and the third. The numerous lacerations suggest "repeated blows
with a lighter blade*".[^166] Based on the available weapon technology with a lighter blade".[^166] Based on the available weapon technology
during Naqada II, I suggest that the implements used were sharp pointed during Naqada II, I suggest that the implements used were sharp pointed
weapons like daggers or spears of copper-alloy or flint.[^167] At weapons like daggers or spears of copper-alloy or flint.[^167] At
Hierakonpolis, the purpose of the stabbing was to sever the neck, Hierakonpolis, the purpose of the stabbing was to sever the neck,
@ -761,7 +795,13 @@ without heads dating to the proto-phase in northern Lower Nubia belonged
to A-Group predecessors killed in action and decapitated on the to A-Group predecessors killed in action and decapitated on the
battlefield.[^174] Decapitation of prisoners of war certainly was a battlefield.[^174] Decapitation of prisoners of war certainly was a
later practice in Egypt, as attested in iconography such as the Narmer later practice in Egypt, as attested in iconography such as the Narmer
palette from the very beginning of the First Dynasty (**Figure 9**). The palette from the very beginning of the First Dynasty (Figure 9).
![](../static/images/hafsaas/Fig4.jpg "")
**~~Figure 9: ~~**
The
head could also have been removed after some time of exposure on the head could also have been removed after some time of exposure on the
battlefield. The Naqada people may have collected the skulls of fallen battlefield. The Naqada people may have collected the skulls of fallen
victims of violence before their kinsmen could return to bury their victims of violence before their kinsmen could return to bury their
@ -781,11 +821,11 @@ material. Most of the injuries seem to have been caused by blunt force
violence -- most probably stone maces. However, two individuals died in violence -- most probably stone maces. However, two individuals died in
attacks where sharp force violence also was used -- most likely attacks where sharp force violence also was used -- most likely
copper-alloy weapons. Both males and females were injured and killed in copper-alloy weapons. Both males and females were injured and killed in
these cemeteries (see **Appendices 1-6**). these cemeteries (see Appendices 1-6).
![Burials and Violence](../static/images/hafsaas/Table2.jpg "Burials and Violence") ![Violent deaths, violent injury antemortem, missing skulls, and broken skulls in total and in per cent in A-Group cemeteries dating to the proto-phase. Data from Appendices 2-6.](../static/images/hafsaas/Table2.jpg "Violent deaths, violent injury antemortem, missing skulls, and broken skulls in total and in per cent in A-Group cemeteries dating to the proto-phase. Data from Appendices 2-6.")
**~~Table 2. Burials and Vioelnce.~~** **~~Table 2. Violent deaths, violent injury antemortem, missing skulls, and broken skulls in total and in per cent in A-Group cemeteries dating to the proto-phase. Data from Appendices 2-6.~~**
Furthermore, ten individuals appear to have been buried without their Furthermore, ten individuals appear to have been buried without their
skull, and seventeen individuals were uncovered with their skull broken skull, and seventeen individuals were uncovered with their skull broken
@ -810,10 +850,10 @@ given to the human remains in many cemeteries further south.
The previous sections have emphasized three main sources of evidence for The previous sections have emphasized three main sources of evidence for
war between Naqada intruders and native A-Group predecessors in the war between Naqada intruders and native A-Group predecessors in the
region between the First Cataract and Bab el-Kalabsha in the mid-4^th^ region between the First Cataract and Bab el-Kalabsha in the mid-4th
millennium BCE. The most obvious evidence is the individuals killed or millennium BCE. The most obvious evidence is the individuals killed or
injured by violence in the A-Group cemeteries of the proto-phase (see injured by violence in the A-Group cemeteries of the proto-phase (see
**Table 2**). The second line of evidence is the Naqada cemetery Table 2). The second line of evidence is the Naqada cemetery
consisting of young males with weapons at Khor Bahan. The third source consisting of young males with weapons at Khor Bahan. The third source
of evidence is contextual with the shift in the settlement pattern as of evidence is contextual with the shift in the settlement pattern as
the Naqada people expanded into northern Lower Nubia and the A-Group the Naqada people expanded into northern Lower Nubia and the A-Group
@ -823,17 +863,17 @@ in a war between the Naqada people and the A-Group predecessors.
The Naqada people in Hierakonpolis and the A-Group people were aware of The Naqada people in Hierakonpolis and the A-Group people were aware of
each other even before they came into closer contact in northern Lower each other even before they came into closer contact in northern Lower
Nubia in the mid-4^th^ millennium BCE, since both groups sporadically Nubia in the mid-4th millennium BCE, since both groups sporadically
used the area between the First Cataract and Gebel es-Silsila in Upper used the area between the First Cataract and Gebel es-Silsila in Upper
Egypt before the mid-4^th^ millennium BCE.[^176] Imports in the graves Egypt before the mid-4th millennium BCE.[^176] Imports in the graves
also demonstrate interaction. The region north of the First Cataract also demonstrate interaction. The region north of the First Cataract
thus appears as the first contact zone between the two thus appears as the first contact zone between the two
populations.[^177] Ongoing archaeological investigations north of the populations.[^177] Ongoing archaeological investigations north of the
First Cataract may provide further evidence for interaction between the First Cataract may provide further evidence for interaction between the
A-Group and the Naqada peoples throughout the 4^th^ millennium A-Group and the Naqada peoples throughout the 4th millennium
BCE.[^178] BCE.[^178]
The peoples from the nearest Naqada center at Hierakonpolis was probably The peoples from the nearest Naqada center at Hierakonpolis were probably
responsible for the violent Naqada expansion into Lower Nubia. responsible for the violent Naqada expansion into Lower Nubia.
Hierakonpolis was the southernmost of the Predynastic centers in Upper Hierakonpolis was the southernmost of the Predynastic centers in Upper
Egypt, and the site is situated around 130 kilometers downstream from Egypt, and the site is situated around 130 kilometers downstream from
@ -877,12 +917,12 @@ Bab el-Kalabsha with the purpose to incorporate this territory into the
chiefdom of Hierakonpolis. The A-Group predecessors at Shellal probably chiefdom of Hierakonpolis. The A-Group predecessors at Shellal probably
faced a violent attack by the Naqada people at the beginning of Naqada faced a violent attack by the Naqada people at the beginning of Naqada
IC. Two individuals in Cemetery 7 carried traces of violence on their IC. Two individuals in Cemetery 7 carried traces of violence on their
bones (see **Appendix 2**). The earliest A-Group occupation in this area bones (see Appendix 2). The earliest A-Group occupation in this area
appears to have ended with the burial of a male killed by excessive appears to have ended with the burial of a male killed by excessive
violence. His head was hit repeatedly with weapons causing both blunt violence. His head was hit repeatedly with weapons causing both blunt
and sharp force injuries. According to both pictorial and archaeological and sharp force injuries. According to both pictorial and archaeological
sources, the mace was the favoured weapon in hand-to-hand fighting in sources, the mace was the favoured weapon in hand-to-hand fighting in
the Nile Valley during the 4^th^ millennium BCE.[^190] The final blow at the Nile Valley during the 4th millennium BCE.[^190] The final blow at
the back of his head was delivered with a copper-alloy axe or adze. This the back of his head was delivered with a copper-alloy axe or adze. This
weapon of prestigious metal signals high social status, so it was weapon of prestigious metal signals high social status, so it was
probably the leader of the warrior band who gave him the final blow. probably the leader of the warrior band who gave him the final blow.
@ -897,7 +937,7 @@ The Naqada peoples buried in Cemetery 17 at Khor Bahan appear so
uniformly equipped with mace-heads and other weapons that they probably uniformly equipped with mace-heads and other weapons that they probably
formed a band of warriors under central command acting on the orders of formed a band of warriors under central command acting on the orders of
the chieftain of Hierakonpolis. Males constituted a majority of 94 per the chieftain of Hierakonpolis. Males constituted a majority of 94 per
cent of the burials in this cemetery (see **Appendix 1**). In addition, cent of the burials in this cemetery (see Appendix 1). In addition,
seven graves with weapons but no body have been interpreted as cenotaphs seven graves with weapons but no body have been interpreted as cenotaphs
for killed warriors.[^191] The Naqada warriors buried at Khor Bahan for killed warriors.[^191] The Naqada warriors buried at Khor Bahan
appear to have died young, which strongly suggests that the A-Group appear to have died young, which strongly suggests that the A-Group
@ -909,7 +949,7 @@ traditionally consist of men,[^193] like the Naqada warriors in this
study. In defensive warfare in the vicinity of habitation sites, women study. In defensive warfare in the vicinity of habitation sites, women
can participate in the fighting and thus be wounded or killed.[^194] can participate in the fighting and thus be wounded or killed.[^194]
Females were among the killed and wounded in the cemeteries of the Females were among the killed and wounded in the cemeteries of the
A-Group predecessors in this study (see **Appendices 2 to 6**). A-Group predecessors in this study (see Appendices 2 to 6).
Violence can contribute to formalizing group identities.[^195] The Violence can contribute to formalizing group identities.[^195] The
forging of new collective identities can take the form of ethnogenesis. forging of new collective identities can take the form of ethnogenesis.
@ -954,7 +994,7 @@ The next clashes took place soon afterwards at Meris and Dehmit. Beside
the violent deaths and injuries, I have identified a pattern where up to the violent deaths and injuries, I have identified a pattern where up to
12 per cent of the individuals in the cemeteries of the A-Group 12 per cent of the individuals in the cemeteries of the A-Group
predecessors in northern Lower Nubia were recorded with their skull predecessors in northern Lower Nubia were recorded with their skull
missing (see **Table 2**). Furthermore, up to 22 per cent of the missing (see Table 2). Furthermore, up to 22 per cent of the
individuals had their skull broken post-mortem. Especially cemeteries 41 individuals had their skull broken post-mortem. Especially cemeteries 41
and 45 have high numbers of missing and broken skulls. Archaeologists and 45 have high numbers of missing and broken skulls. Archaeologists
usually explain the absence of the skull in Nubia as an effect of grave usually explain the absence of the skull in Nubia as an effect of grave
@ -966,7 +1006,7 @@ broken in so high numbers on a frontier with violent conflict.
As we saw in the examination of violence in the earliest A-Group As we saw in the examination of violence in the earliest A-Group
cemeteries, a male in grave 211 in Cemetery 45/200 had been stabbed in cemeteries, a male in grave 211 in Cemetery 45/200 had been stabbed in
the back of his neck seven times with a sharp implement -- possibly a the back of his neck seven times with a sharp implement -- possibly a
copper-alloy dagger or spear (see **Appendix 6**). A reconstruction of copper-alloy dagger or spear (see Appendix 6). A reconstruction of
the violence placed the man prostrate with his face down in front of his the violence placed the man prostrate with his face down in front of his
assailant who struck him seven times. If the weapon indeed was a assailant who struck him seven times. If the weapon indeed was a
copper-alloy dagger or spear, as suggested from the cut marks and copper-alloy dagger or spear, as suggested from the cut marks and
@ -982,7 +1022,7 @@ evidence, the head was possibly removed postmortem after some time of
decomposition on the battlefield before the body was buried by the next decomposition on the battlefield before the body was buried by the next
of kin. The removals of the heads were probably undertaken in acts of of kin. The removals of the heads were probably undertaken in acts of
ritual violence. Postmortem violence and humiliation of the enemy is ritual violence. Postmortem violence and humiliation of the enemy is
also attested in Syria in the mid-4^th^ millennium BCE.[^200] also attested in Syria in the mid-4th millennium BCE.[^200]
The seizure, modification, and display of human body parts as trophies The seizure, modification, and display of human body parts as trophies
have been practiced worldwide since prehistoric times.[^201] have been practiced worldwide since prehistoric times.[^201]
@ -996,9 +1036,9 @@ hunting animals.[^204] Moreover, Harrison suggests that actors created
and negotiated group boundaries and thus the groups themselves through and negotiated group boundaries and thus the groups themselves through
such practices: such practices:
> *"\[H\]eads were taken not because the victims were distant strangers, > "\[H\]eads were taken not because the victims were distant strangers,
> but to make them distant, to generate estrangement, and 'produce' a > but to make them distant, to generate estrangement, and 'produce' a
> category of people as enemies with whom to fight."*[^205] > category of people as enemies with whom to fight."[^205]
This quote seems analogous to the war between the Naqada people and the This quote seems analogous to the war between the Naqada people and the
A-Group predecessors in northern Lower Nubia after the first clashes. A-Group predecessors in northern Lower Nubia after the first clashes.
@ -1024,7 +1064,7 @@ whereby cultural groups define themselves against each other.
In this article, I have argued that two culturally related, but In this article, I have argued that two culturally related, but
distinctive populations -- the Naqada people and the A-Group distinctive populations -- the Naqada people and the A-Group
predecessors -- clashed in deadly battles in northern Lower Nubia in the predecessors -- clashed in deadly battles in northern Lower Nubia in the
mid-4^th^ millennium BCE. Since the first violent clashes of the two mid-4th millennium BCE. Since the first violent clashes of the two
groups, the people north and south of the First Cataract region came to groups, the people north and south of the First Cataract region came to
perceive themselves as culturally different. The violent conflict arose perceive themselves as culturally different. The violent conflict arose
from increased contact and intensive competition for territory and from increased contact and intensive competition for territory and
@ -1044,9 +1084,9 @@ contributed to a schismogenesis by dehumanizing the other. The A-Group
predecessors and the Naqada people increasingly came to define predecessors and the Naqada people increasingly came to define
themselves in opposition to each other, and their cultural and social themselves in opposition to each other, and their cultural and social
differences continued to widen with time. For the latter half of the differences continued to widen with time. For the latter half of the
4^th^ millennium BCE, the A-Group people left a distinctive 4th millennium BCE, the A-Group people left a distinctive
archaeological heritage in the region between Bab el-Kalabsha and Batn archaeological heritage in the region between Bab el-Kalabsha and Batn
el-Hajar (see **Map 1**). el-Hajar (see Map 1).
When the ethnic boundary was in place, the Naqada people established at When the ethnic boundary was in place, the Naqada people established at
least eight sites in northern Lower Nubia.[^208] The narrow passage with least eight sites in northern Lower Nubia.[^208] The narrow passage with
@ -1079,203 +1119,203 @@ final product. Any remaining errors are my own.
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