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Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated History: An Illustrated History
The allure of ancient Egypt has endured over many centuries – and this authoritative volume offers further
intriguing insights. It delves into the tombs, devoting chapters to the most famous burial Giza, Saqqara
and the Valley of the Kings, where the resting place of the boy-king Tutankhamun was discovered. The book also describes Egypt’s temples, religions and myths, from the impressive mortuary temples of the pharaohs, such as Ramesses II, to elaborate funerary rituals, offerings and superstitions.With maps, chronologies and artwork supplementing more than 750 photographs, this book captures the essence of an enduring epoch.
intriguing insights. It delves into the tombs, devoting chapters to the most famous burial Giza, Saqqara
and the Valley of the Kings, where the resting place of the boy-king Tutankhamun was discovered. The book also describes Egypt’s temples, religions and myths, from the impressive mortuary temples of the pharaohs, such as Ramesses II, to elaborate funerary rituals, offerings and superstitions.With maps, chronologies and artwork supplementing more than 750 photographs, this book captures the essence of an enduring epoch.
512 pages, Hardcover
Published October 2, 2018
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September 23, 2019
A nicely illustrated study. At once comprehensive in the topics covered and brief in the detail of the descriptions. More info would have been nice, but the thumbnails are good and provide a worthwhile reference.
January 5, 2019
Great research book!
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