The treasures of ancient Egypt from the Rosetta Stone to the tomb of Tutankhamun, the search for the riches of ancient Egypt
The pyramids were already millennia old when the ancient Romans began what eventually would become the modern science of archaeology. This stirring account begins in Roman times and traces the adventures of generations of intrepid men and women who uncovered tombs, deciphered hieroglyphic inscriptio...
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London
Andre Deutsch
2010
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | The pyramids were already millennia old when the ancient Romans began what eventually would become the modern science of archaeology. This stirring account begins in Roman times and traces the adventures of generations of intrepid men and women who uncovered tombs, deciphered hieroglyphic inscriptions, and brought to light spectacular treasures-all to give us a deeper understanding of Egypt's remarkable civilization. Illustrated with pictures of important discoveries and including facsimiles of archaeologists' maps, sketches, and journal pages, this is an irresistible introduction to the fascinating world of Egyptology |
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| Beschreibung: | Includes index. - "This book contains rare and removable documents of historic importance". -- Slip cover. - In slip case |
| Beschreibung: | 64 S. zahlr. Ill. 25 x 30 cm. facsimile documents |
| ISBN: | 9780233003108 978-0-233-00310-8 023300310X 0-233-00310-X |