I have just had an email from Earl Ertman informing me of the sad death of Otto Schaden. Otto was a huge figure in Egyptology excavating the tomb of Ay (about which he wrote his dissertation) and KV10, Amenmeses. It was during this excavation while searching for foundation deposits that might give more clues about the origins of Amenmeses that the tomb of KV63 was found. The first discovery in the valley for decades. It caused huge excitement. I was lucky enough to be
involved on the side lines providing a couple of photos and writing up Ottos lecture. I had a great relationship with the team and with Otto. He very kindly sent me updates and helped me with my studies. He was a kindly, teddy bear of a man, a great Egyptologist and scholar.
The team website http://www.kv-63.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KV10
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KV63
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_Schaden
involved on the side lines providing a couple of photos and writing up Ottos lecture. I had a great relationship with the team and with Otto. He very kindly sent me updates and helped me with my studies. He was a kindly, teddy bear of a man, a great Egyptologist and scholar.
The team website http://www.kv-63.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KV10
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KV63
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_Schaden
Otto and Earl
Otto with Zahi
KV63
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Scholar, teacher, dear friend. Otto will be sorely missed.
ReplyDeleteScholar, teacher, dear friend. Otto will be sorely missed.
ReplyDeleteSad news.
ReplyDeleteHe was a great man, who appeared to be modest and a very learned Egyptologist. I remember when he made his recent discovery in the Valley of the Kings. A wonderful day!