Magical Leftovers from a Demolished House of the Theban Necropolis

Magic is a highly conservative art, which adheres to concepts and practices deeply rooted in the past. The modern amulets found at the excavations in the area of Theban Tomb 184 evidence this aspect: the magical devices they employ can be easily traced
back in medieval magical manuals; some of them date back to the rise of Islam, and some even much earlier. Popular beliefs and customs with magical bearings form part of the cultural heritage of the people of Qurna and are among the intrinsic values and qualities of local identity. The paper analyses several of these artifacts.