Exploring the World of the Pharaohs by Christine Hobson

Exploring the World of the Pharaohs by Christine Hobson

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This record of civilization along the Nile explores the growth of archaeology from its beginnings. All aspects of Egypt's rich culture are examined including through the work of pioneer archaeologists from Flinders Petrie at Amarna to Geoffrey Martin at Saqqara.

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Exploring the World of the Pharaohs by Christine Hobson

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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ISBN 13 9780500275603
ISBN 10 0500275602
Title Exploring the World of the Pharaohs
Author Christine Hobson
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 1990-07-23
Number of pages 192
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