New York University Excavation at Amheida (Dakhla Oasis, Egypt)

The project is directed by R.S. Bagnall, as general director, and by P. Davoli as archaeological director. The aims of the project are the study and excavation of a 4th century polis called Trimithis, one of the most important administrative center in the Great Oasis (Western Desert) of Egypt during the Roman Period. Trimithis, the modern Amheida, has a long history that goes back to the Old Kingdom. The project started in 2001 and is a long term project. P. Davoli is the archaeological director from 2005 until today