The tomb in ancient egypt: royal and private sepulchres from the early dynastic period to the romans

R$ 276,90

Sinopse

The tombs of ancient Egypt are the defining monuments of that extraordinary civilization. This book is an authoritative resource for all those passionate about ancient Egypt.The Tomb in Ancient Egypt is an unparalleled guide to the pyramids, the royal burial ground in the Valley of the Kings, the tombs of queens and the great number of private tombs of nobles.Written by the authors of 'The Mummy in Ancient Egypt', this new book traces burial practices in Egypt over three millennia, from the dawn of Egyptian history to the Roman domination. It is richly illustrated with photographs of the monuments and their art and includes sections on• Key scholars who excavated and catalogued their finds for posterity• Comprehensive list of the principal cemeteries• Glossary and maps • Many diagrams and reconstruction drawings

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Autor: Aidan Dodson | Salima Ikram