Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (2.1989/90(1991))

EDC3 and a monastic complex DM (Fig. 2). Archaeological explorations of both sites were
terminated in 1989 and the 1990 season was devoted to preservation and restoration
activities. The work, supervised by Mr. J. Dobrowolski, included reinforcing sections
of preserved paving of bricks, terracotta tiles and stone slabs, marking the position of
missing granite column bases and church walls, partial reconstruction of these.

The area of the monastic complex suffered extensive damage, both through
rebuilding and intentional levelling as well as through flooding. Ever since the Post-
Classical period (12^ century) this particular spot served as the source of mud and
sebbakh. The devastation is so extensive that even deciphering the complete plan of the

The results of these work were preliminary published by
J. Dobrowolski, Church on Kom D in Old Dongola, Nubian Letters
9 ( 1987), pp.1-5, id., On the First Church on Site D in Old
Dongola, Nubian Letters 11 (1988), pp.1-6, id., KoScibi na Komie
D w Starej Dongoli, Kwartalnik Architektury i Urbanistyki 3/1988,
pp. 217-231.

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