The Archaeology of Ancient Egypt: Beyond Pharaohs

by Douglas J. Brewer

Egyptologists, art historians, philologists, and anthropological archaeologists have long worked side by side in Egypt, but they often fail to understand one another's approaches. This book aims to introduce students to the archaeological side of the study of ancient Egypt and to bridge the gap between disciplines by explaining how archaeologists tackle a variety of problems. Douglas J. Brewer introduces the theoretical reasoning for each approach, as well as the methods and techniques applied to support it. This book is essential reading for any student considering further study of ancient Egypt.

Genres: History

214 pages, Paperback

First published August 20, 2012

Reviews

[Tarmia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an easy, yet academic look at Egyptian Archaeology throughout time, from pre-history to the grand Ancient Egypt we all know from movies and books. It was both informative and easily communicated in a brilliant combination of information, academic writing, and fascinating facts and case studies.
4 stars.

[Temika · Rating 3 out of 5]

The information in this book was interesting, however, I found that the way it was written was rather dry and boring, making it a chore to get through.