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KV-63 ~ Newly Discovered Tomb

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« on: April 21, 2009, 02:37:47 am »

20 NOVEMBER 2008

Servus! I am happy to report that our plans for the 2009 season has now been finalized.  I will depart for Cairo on January 2nd. Factoring in a few days of scheduled meetings and retrieving supplies I should reach Luxor by January 5th.


My hope is to open KV-10 and KV-63 around January 10th if not before. Staff will begin arriving January 9th with the rest of the team staggered over the months of February and March. It will be a full house this season as we expect close to 10 staff members along with three Conservators, two Botanists, one Textile specialist, a Draftsman and a Pottery Expert out this year.


For us….this should prove to be an exciting year as we search for answers to the many riddles that surround KV-63.
So mark your calendars and look for the next update coming in early January.


See you in Luxor!


Otto Schaden

OCTOBER 2008
Professor Earl Ertman will lecture on KV-63
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 7:30 PM
At the Cleveland Chapter of the Archaeological Society of American 
Museum of Natural History
Cleveland, Ohio
Free Admission

Dr. Otto Schaden will lecture on KV-63
Thursday, October 16, 2008  at 6 PM
John Light Hall, Hocking College
Nelsonville, Ohio
Free Admission

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2008
Amenmesse Project Update


Sorry about the delay in getting out a new update for until recently I had little new information to offer.   

After six months of taking some new and costly medication, I was scheduled for a CT-scan early in July, followed by several doctors appointments to hear the results.  Now after weeks of waiting, I am most pleased to report there is no indication of any return of the bleeding or growth which was removed back in January. As of now, I am scheduled to continue with my medication and blood tests for a few more months.  If all goes well, it maybe possible to dispense with the medications soon and just have occasional check-ups. 

Plans will go forward for a winter season in the KV.  As we are now affiliated with the SCA, we have had some correspondence with Dr. Zahi Hawass and Dr. Magdy el Ghandour, who have been brought up to date on my medical situation. Next, we will soon ask for some clarifications on the proposal and security issues. The proposal will essentially be the same as that submitted last year but with revised 'work dates.' The SCA generally suggests that proposals be submitted several months prior to the start of the proposed work dates.  As I hope to arrive during December, we will propose the work dates to fall between early December and extend through April or later ---  extensions are possible, but we try to have the span long enough to allow for any alterations in the schedule. 

For our staff,  most will be needed in the early months of 2009 --- January, February and March.  Once we get a general overview of staff, we shall see if we can suggest any adjustments as the aim is to have key positions covered throughout the season. 

While we simply use 'Amenmesse Project' in the heading above, this project includes the work on and in KV-10 and KV-63.   The major emphasis will be the resumption of work on the artifacts from KV-63,  including restoration and conservation work on the coffins, examinations of the sealed storage jars and special studies involving plant and textile remains.  The amount of materials is considerable and it will be necessary to have an additional season after 2008/2009.

As of now, we still do not know the extent of the contents of the remaining unopened storage jars.  The contents of those jars will, in large measure, determine what specialists may have to be added next time.
Now as the are about to get into the autumn we should see an increase in the appearance of these updates.   We are looking forward to a successful season.

Many thanks for your support and emails!

Dr. Otto Schaden

20 MARCH 2008


By now…. many of you may have noticed the absence of regular updates from me concerning our 2008 season at KV-63.

In January, with my departure to Egypt imminent, I elected to keep a routine doctors visit and was surprised to discover I needed emergency abdominal surgery to alleviate some chronic intestinal bleeding. Now post surgery…I should hasten to add that I feel much better.

However, factoring in the required six weeks of recovery time and the evaluation of some new medication it was necessary to [again] revise my departure date for early March. Until a few days ago there was still a faint glimmer of hope that we might salvage a shortened season for March-April. Unfortunately, Murphy’s Law intervened, as there has been considerable delay in obtaining my medicine that prevents the recurrent bleeding. Therefore, with great reluctance, it is again necessary for me to postpone our 2008 season.

It is too early to give exact dates, but we are considering a season running from late 2008 through early 2009.  Specific work dates will be made available on the website as we finalize our plans. During the remainder of 2008 we will strive to increase our treasury as the cost and amount of materials needed for the pending seasons is considerable.

Many close friends, colleagues, and KV-63 staff members have remained quiet about my surgery out of respect for my privacy. Therefore, I appreciate everyone’s kindness, understanding and sincere patience during this problematic period. A ‘special’ thank you to Dr. Zahi Hawass and the SCA as they have been most understanding and sympathetic to the difficulties encountered in the quest to resume our work in the King’s Valley.


Mudir Otto Schaden

9 FEBRUARY 2008
Dear KV-63 fans, my departure date for Egypt has been revised for a possible early March departure. An exact date will be determined later this month reflecting the change in appointments and schedules.
Ma' Salama
Otto Schaden

27 DECEMBER 2007


The 2008 Season
My departure date for Egypt is now slated for January 28th. I will spend a few days in Cairo meeting with the SCA officials before heading to Luxor. It is my aim to re-open KV-10 sometime in early February depending on the successful completion  of  necessary  permits and other arrangements.

KV-10/KV-63 staff, conservators  and specialists will stagger their arrivals throughout February and March so we have adequate coverage for the various tasks and projects planned this season. Our daily routine will probably not vary much from past seasons although this year we will be in a study and conservation mode.
Director Schaden


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