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English edition
Sep
2004
256 pp.
457 color illus.
Hardbound
21X29.2 cm
$39.95
LE 200.00
ISBN
978 977 424 880 1
For sale only in the Middle East
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The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
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Giorgio Agnese
Maurizio Re
The treasures of Pharaonic Egypt from Alexandria to Aswan
The Art and Archeology of Ancient Egypt explores and reveals the treasures of ancient Egypt from one end of the country to the other. Fully illustrated with excellent color photographs and historic prints, this book covers it all: a historical introduction and chronological listing of the pharaohs, the gods of ancient Egypt, the cult of the dead, hieroglyphic writing, travelers and explorers, the birth of modern archaeology, Alexandria, Tanis, the Giza plateau, the Egyptian Museum, Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshur, the oases of the Western Desert, Tell al-Amarna, Abydos, Dendera, Luxor, the temples of Western Thebes, the Theban necropolis, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel and the Nubian temples, Serabit al-Khadem, and even a short section on the Monastery of St. Catherine. With captivating, concise text and hundreds of full-color illustrations, The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt is the perfect gift or memento from a visit to Egypt.
Giorgio Agnese is a member of the Egypt Exploration Society and is the director of the Genoese Archaeological Group.
Maurizio Re is a member of the Egypt Exploration Society and ASTENE and is a founding member and technical director of the Genoese Archaeological Group.
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