Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Reference to the Myths, Religions, Pyramids and Temples of the Land of the Pharaohs
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Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Reference to the Myths, Religions, Pyramids and Temples of the Land of the Pharaohs by Lorna Oakes Lucia Gahlin
The allure of ancient Egypt has endured over many centuries - and this authoritative volume offers furtherintriguing insights. It delves into the tombs, devoting chapters to the most famous burial sites: 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.
Lorna Oakes is a lecturer in Egyptology at Birkbeck College, University of London. She is also a Special Assistant in the Education Service of the British Museum, and regularly takes part in public gallery talks and lectures on ancient Egypt and the Near East. She has led many study tours to Egypt, a country which she loves and where she has many friends.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780760749432 |
| ISBN 10 | 0760749434 |
| Title | Ancient Egypt: An Illustrated Reference to the Myths, Religions, Pyramids and Temples of the Land of the Pharaohs |
| Author | Lorna-Oakes-Lucia-Gahlin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Barnes And Noble |
| Year published | 2003-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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