Abstract:
This research deals with an archaeological and architectural study of the single-domed mausoleum cemetery in the village of Deir al-Barsha, which came in more than one style. The third: the three-roomed cemetery. A great similarity was found between the planning of this type of cemetery with many cemeteries inside Egypt, including the Coptic cemeteries in Bagwat, and the Islamic cemeteries in Zawyat al-Amwat, Aswan and Bahnasa. The research questions revolve around the first style of Coptic tombs in Deir al-Barsha. In essence, this style consists of a square area topped by the dome, which is based on a transition area from the corner arches, spherical triangles and muqarnas, and this style is the oldest models in funerary architecture. The research consists of two axes: It deals with the first types of tombs, which include: the domed cemetery without an Iwan (one dome), the two-chambered cemetery, one of which is square with a dome and the other is rectangular with a vault, and the cemetery has three rooms, the second deals with the analytical study.
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