Exploring the World of the Pharaohs: A Complete Guide to Ancient Egypt - Softcover

Christine Hobson; T. G. H. James

 
9780500275603: Exploring the World of the Pharaohs: A Complete Guide to Ancient Egypt

Synopsis

For anyone intrigued by the mysteries of the ancient land of the pyramids, this is a record of civilization along the Nile and an account of the growth of Egyptian archaeology from its beginnings. Through the work of pioneer archaeologists - from Flinders Petrie at Amarna and Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings, to Geoffrey Martin at Saqqara - all aspects of Egypt's rich culture are examined, including tombs, temples and pyramids, hieroglyphs and mummies. A gazetteer of sites to visit is provided, along with lists of pharoahs and a comparative chronology.

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About the Author

Christine El Mahdy (1950-2008) was an Egyptologist at Yeovil College, where she was the founder and director of the Egyptian Society. Her works include "Tutankhamen: The Life and Death of the Boy-King", "The World of the Pharaohs" and "Mummies, Myth and Magic". She lived in England.

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ISBN 10:  1135541132 ISBN 13:  9781135541132
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 1987
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