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1894 EGYPT Exploration Ahnas El Medineh Tomb of Paheri Hieroglyphics Archaeology This book is the eleventh memoir of the Egypt Exploration Fund. The book is two volumes bound in 1, Ahnas el Medineh (Heracleopolis Magna) with chapters on Mendes, the Nome of Thoth, and Leontopolis and The Tomb of Paheri at El Kab . Ahnas el Medineh focuses on two excavation campaigns by Swiss archaeologist Edouard Naville at Ahnas el Medineh, known as Heracleopolis Magna, the Roman name of the capital of the 20th nome of ancient Upper Egypt. This first work is illustrated with 17 plates, of which 4 are black and white illustrations, 1 map, and 12 photogravures. The Tomb of Paheri at El Kab, deals with the excavations undertaken at the tomb of Paheri, an ancient Egyptian prince. His grave was one of the best preserved. The grave images illustrate agricultural scenes, rituals for the dead, and a large banquet. This second work is illustrated with 10 black and white plates. Item number: #23578 Price: $499 NAVILLE, Edouard; LEWIS, Thomas Hayter; TYLOR, J J; GRIFFITH, F Ll. Ahnas el Medineh ("Heracleopolis Magna") with chapters on Mendes, the nome of Thoth, and Leontopolis, by Edouard Naville, and Appendix on Byzantine sculptures by Professor T. Hayter Lewis, . - The tomb of Paheri at El Kab by J.J. Tylor, . and F. Ll-Griffith, . London : Sold at the office of the Egypt Exploration Fund ; and by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. ; B. Quarich ; A. Asher & Co., 1894. 1st edition Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1 o [10], 39, [3]; vi, [2], 34, [2] o 27 illustrated plates Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure Size: ~12.5in X 10.25in (32cm x 26cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 23578 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 23578
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