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• Takes you on a tour of sacred Egyptian sites, from the impressive mortuary temples of the pharaohs to those dedicated to the many gods and goddesses.

• Includes an in-depth examination of the crucial role that religious belief and mythology played during this intriguing period of ancient history.

• A compelling account detailing the most famous burial places, including Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings, lavishly illustrated with over 750 images.

The allure of ancient Egypt has endured over many centuries – and this authoritative volume offers further intriguing 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 [...] maps, chronologies and artwork supplementing more than 750 photographs, this book captures the essence of an enduring epoch.
• Takes you on a tour of sacred Egyptian sites, from the impressive mortuary temples of the pharaohs to those dedicated to the many gods and goddesses.

• Includes an in-depth examination of the crucial role that religious belief and mythology played during this intriguing period of ancient history.

• A compelling account detailing the most famous burial places, including Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings, lavishly illustrated with over 750 images.

The allure of ancient Egypt has endured over many centuries – and this authoritative volume offers further intriguing 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 [...] maps, chronologies and artwork supplementing more than 750 photographs, this book captures the essence of an enduring epoch.
Über den Autor
By Lorna Oakes and Lucia Gahlin
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Jahrhundert: Altertum
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780754834458
ISBN-10: 075483445X
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Oakes, Lorna
Gahlin, Lucia
Hersteller: Anness Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 287 x 227 x 39 mm
Von/Mit: Lorna Oakes (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 06.11.2018
Gewicht: 2,254 kg
Artikel-ID: 110523364

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