Author: Barbara Mertz
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061842362
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
World-renowned Egyptologist Barbara Mertz explores the reality behind the bestselling fiction she writes (as Elizabeth Peters) and casts a dazzling light on a remarkable civilization. Afascinating chronicle of an extraordinary people—from the first Stone Age settlements through the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman invasions—Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs brings ancient Egypt to life as never before. Lavishly illustrated with pictures, maps, and photographs, it offers tantalizing glimpses into Egyptian society; amazing stories of the pharaohs and the rise and fall of great dynasties; a sampling of culture, religion, and folklore; stories of explorers, scientists, and scoundrels who sought to unravel or exploit the ageless mysteries; and new insights into the architectural wonders that were raised along the banks of the Nile.
Temples, Tombs, & Hieroglyphs
Author: Barbara Mertz
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061842362
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
World-renowned Egyptologist Barbara Mertz explores the reality behind the bestselling fiction she writes (as Elizabeth Peters) and casts a dazzling light on a remarkable civilization. Afascinating chronicle of an extraordinary people—from the first Stone Age settlements through the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman invasions—Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs brings ancient Egypt to life as never before. Lavishly illustrated with pictures, maps, and photographs, it offers tantalizing glimpses into Egyptian society; amazing stories of the pharaohs and the rise and fall of great dynasties; a sampling of culture, religion, and folklore; stories of explorers, scientists, and scoundrels who sought to unravel or exploit the ageless mysteries; and new insights into the architectural wonders that were raised along the banks of the Nile.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061842362
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
World-renowned Egyptologist Barbara Mertz explores the reality behind the bestselling fiction she writes (as Elizabeth Peters) and casts a dazzling light on a remarkable civilization. Afascinating chronicle of an extraordinary people—from the first Stone Age settlements through the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman invasions—Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs brings ancient Egypt to life as never before. Lavishly illustrated with pictures, maps, and photographs, it offers tantalizing glimpses into Egyptian society; amazing stories of the pharaohs and the rise and fall of great dynasties; a sampling of culture, religion, and folklore; stories of explorers, scientists, and scoundrels who sought to unravel or exploit the ageless mysteries; and new insights into the architectural wonders that were raised along the banks of the Nile.
Temples, Tombs, & Hieroglyphs
Author: Barbara Mertz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs, A Brief History of Ancient Egypt
Author: Barbara Mertz
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1849016712
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Have you ever wondered what it was like in the Valley of the Kings? To unlock the mysteries of the pyramids? Or sail down the Nile on Cleopatra's Barge? In her fascinating new introduction to the wonders of ancient Egypt expert Barbara Mertz tells the extraordinary history from the first stone age settlements to the age of Cleopatra and the Roman Emperors. It offers not just insights into the glories of the Pharaohs, but also intriguing glimpses of everyday life, folklore and culture.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1849016712
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
Have you ever wondered what it was like in the Valley of the Kings? To unlock the mysteries of the pyramids? Or sail down the Nile on Cleopatra's Barge? In her fascinating new introduction to the wonders of ancient Egypt expert Barbara Mertz tells the extraordinary history from the first stone age settlements to the age of Cleopatra and the Roman Emperors. It offers not just insights into the glories of the Pharaohs, but also intriguing glimpses of everyday life, folklore and culture.
Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs
Author: Barbara Mertz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs
Author: Elizabeth Peters
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Egyptology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Egyptology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs
Author: Barbara Michaels
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Lost civilizations come to life.
Publisher:
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Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Lost civilizations come to life.
Ancient Egyptian Tombs
Author: Steven Snape
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444393731
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
This book explores the development of tombs as a cultural phenomenon in ancient Egypt and examines what tombs reveal about ancient Egyptian culture and Egyptians' belief in the afterlife. Investigates the roles of tombs in the development of funerary practices Draws on a range of data, including architecture, artifacts and texts Discusses tombs within the context of everyday life in Ancient Egypt Stresses the importance of the tomb as an eternal expression of the self
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444393731
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
This book explores the development of tombs as a cultural phenomenon in ancient Egypt and examines what tombs reveal about ancient Egyptian culture and Egyptians' belief in the afterlife. Investigates the roles of tombs in the development of funerary practices Draws on a range of data, including architecture, artifacts and texts Discusses tombs within the context of everyday life in Ancient Egypt Stresses the importance of the tomb as an eternal expression of the self
Sacred Signs
Author: Penelope Wilson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192802996
Category : Egyptian language
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years; used as monumental art, as a means of identifying Egyptianess, and for rarified communication with the gods.In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of the script with an emphasis on previously neglected areas such as cryptography, the continuing decipherment post-Champollion, and the powerful fascination hieroglyphs still hold for us today.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192802996
Category : Egyptian language
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years; used as monumental art, as a means of identifying Egyptianess, and for rarified communication with the gods.In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of the script with an emphasis on previously neglected areas such as cryptography, the continuing decipherment post-Champollion, and the powerful fascination hieroglyphs still hold for us today.
Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Author: Nigel Fletcher-Jones
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782748595
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ancient Egypt was the cradle of modern civilization, where powerful pharaohs built great cities on the banks of the Nile, and thousands labored to build lavish tombs and temples. Through beautiful color photographs and expert text, Treasures of Ancient Egypt tells the stories of the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and the artifacts--from golden amulets to mummies, wall paintings to statues--discovered there.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782748595
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ancient Egypt was the cradle of modern civilization, where powerful pharaohs built great cities on the banks of the Nile, and thousands labored to build lavish tombs and temples. Through beautiful color photographs and expert text, Treasures of Ancient Egypt tells the stories of the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and the artifacts--from golden amulets to mummies, wall paintings to statues--discovered there.
The House of Horus at Edfu
Author: Barbara Watterson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Deciphering the secret rituals celebrated in honour of the falcon-headed god Horus.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Deciphering the secret rituals celebrated in honour of the falcon-headed god Horus.