The main objectives of the season have been: (1) to gather more information on the geological and climatological situation in the Djara and Abu Gerara area on the Abu Muharik Plateau, (2) to carry out an archaeological and geomorphological survey in the Farafra Sandsea, (3) to study the palaeoenvironmental situation at Abu Tartur and the Eastpans area, (4) to survey the Meri - Jaqub - Khufu area, (5) to review the sites of the Abu Ballas Trail, (6) to take preliminary measures to document and protect the site Khufu 01/01, including a first test excavation, and (7) to document and study the pottery of the Abu Ballas Trail and the Khufu 01/01 sites.

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