This project explores the lives and well-being of Muslim women buried at Kom el-Dikka in medieval Alexandria. Bioarchaeological research suggests that under Fatimid rule (11th–12th century), these women were more likely to die young, despite an overall improvement in living conditions. What factors contributed to this paradox?
By comparing burial data from Kom el-Dikka with Christian cemeteries in Fayoum (Naqlun), our research aims to uncover the biocultural influences shaping the lives of women in medieval Egypt. Through in-depth analysis of skeletal remains and historical context, we seek to understand the broader impact of Islamisation on female health and social status.
Join us as we uncover new perspectives on gender, religion, and daily life in the Middle Ages.
Here you will only find information concerning our work within the scope of the ‘Muslim women in Fatimid Alexandria…’ project. For more about Kom el-Dikka archaeological site and our work there, see the expedition summary on the PCMA website .
