Cusas 05: Workers and Construction Work at Garsana

This volume analyzes texts recording the administration of an ambitious construction project undertaken at Garsana by general Shu-Kabta, brother-in-law of the reigning king.

Analysis of the daily progress of work on a flourmill, brewery, kitchen, textile mill, craftsmen's shops, residences, warehouses, and the wall that enclosed it all. The information on construction tasks includes evidence on new or rarely documented techniques.