The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Ancient Egypt (World of Art) | 
 enlarge | Author: Toby Wilkinson
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 120136
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0500203962
Dewey Decimal Number: 932.02
EAN: 9780500203965
ASIN: 0500203962
Publication Date: June 15, 2008
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"Distinguishes itself...with clear, concise entries on a range of subjects."—Archaeology
From Abgig to Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham, this book will appeal to tourists, museum visitors, armchair travelers, and scholars. All the major archaeological sites of Egypt and Sudan are described in this up-to-date guide.
Ancient Egypt offers a bewildering array of kings and dynasties, gods and goddesses, temples and tombs, and this dictionary provides an authoritative reference. Each king receives a separate entry: famous pharaohs such as Ramesses the Great and Tutankhamun are discussed alongside lesser-known kings such as Rudamun and Takelot. Other entries cover ancient Egypt's most important queens and courtiers, its deities and major works of literature, as well as general cultural topics such as language and medicine. There are explanations of specialist terms and of Egyptian civilization's distinctive features, including hieroglyphs and mummification. 316 illustrations, 163 in color.
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Best Dictionary of Egyptian Ancient History February 22, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book will fill the need of those interested in a guide to ancient Egypt with over one hundred and fifty illustrations including reference sections with maps and site plans. Excellent up tp date with all the kings, queens, temples and tombs, literature and language covered.
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