Temples Of Ancient Egypt

Author : Dieter Arnold
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0801433991

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Temples of Ancient Egypt by Dieter Arnold Pdf

Five distinguished scholars here summarize the state of current knowledge about ancient Egyptian temples and the rituals associated with their use. The first volume in English to survey the major types of Egyptian temples from the Old Kingdom to the Roman period, it offers a unique perspective on ritual and its cultural significance. The authors perceive temples as loci for the creative interplay of sacred space and sacred time. They regard as unacceptable the traditional division of the temples into the categories of "mortuary" and "divine", believing that their functions and symbolic representations were, at once, too varied and too intertwined. Both informative to scholars and accessible to students, the book combines descriptions of specific temples with new insights into their development and purposes.

Author : Katherine Eaton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135054892

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Ancient Egyptian Temple Ritual by Katherine Eaton Pdf

Large state temples in ancient Egypt were vast agricultural estates, with interests in mining, trading, and other economic activities. The temple itself served as the mansion or palace of the deity to whom the estate belonged, and much of the ritual in temples was devoted to offering a representative sample of goods to the gods. After ritual performances, produce was paid as wages to priests and temple staff and presented as offerings to private mortuary establishments. This redistribution became a daily ritual in which many basic necessities of life for elite Egyptians were produced. This book evaluates the influence of common temple rituals not only on the day to day lives of ancient Egyptians, but also on their special events, economics, and politics. Author Katherine Eaton argues that a study of these daily rites ought to be the first step in analyzing the structure of more complex societal processes.

Author : Stephen Quirke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture, Ancient
ISBN : UOM:39015040076559

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The Temple in Ancient Egypt by Stephen Quirke Pdf

This volume publishes papers on the Egyptian temple given at the 1994 colloquium of the Department of Egyptian Antiquities, British Museum, along with other invited contributions.

Author : Garry J. Shaw
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500772010

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The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends by Garry J. Shaw Pdf

An authoritative guide to the Egyptian myths that sheds new light on an ancient way of understanding the world This survey of Egyptian mythology explores how the ancient Nile-dwellers explained the world around them. It delves into the creation and evolution of the world and the reigns of the gods on earth, before introducing us to the manifestations of Egypt’s deities in the natural environment; the inventive ways in which the Egyptians dealt with the invisible forces all around them; and their beliefs about life after death. Through his engaging narrative, Garry Shaw guides us through the mythic adventures of such famous deities as Osiris, the god murdered by his jealous brother Seth; the magical and sometimes devious Isis, who plotted to gain the power of the sun god Re; and Horus, who defeated his uncle Seth to become king of Egypt. He also introduces us to lesser known myths, such as the rebellions against Re; Geb’s quest for Re’s magical wig; and the flaying of the unfortunate god Nemty. From stars and heavenly bodies sailing on boats, to the wind as manifestation of the god Shu, to gods, goddesses, ghosts, and demons—beings that could be aggressive, helpful, wise, or dangerous—Shaw goes on to explain how the Egyptians encountered the mythological in their everyday lives.

Author : A.M. Blackman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136206870

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Luxor And Its Temples by A.M. Blackman Pdf

First published in 2005. This work, while aimed at a general audience, is by no means a dreary introductory textbook. Blackman perceptively answers the reader's most pressing questions about life in ancient Thebes, providing not only an informative text but also an engaging story. Topics covered include life in ancient Luxor, how Thebes became the capital of Egypt, poems, songs and romances, and great kings in time of war.

Author : Margaret Murray
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136139222

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Egyptian Temples by Margaret Murray Pdf

First published in 1984. Written by a well-respected Professor of Egyptology at University College, London in the latter half of the nineteenth century, this is a scholarly but readable account of the temples of Ancient Egypt. The work, which rests comfortably between well informed guidebook and specialist tome, surveys the architecture, history and distinguishing characteristics of every important temple. Helpful illustrations are included.

Author : Christopher Dunn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-24
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781591439684

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Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt by Christopher Dunn Pdf

A unique study of the engineering and tools used to create Egyptian monuments • Presents a stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statues of Ramses II and the tunnels of the Serapeum • Reveals that highly refined tools and mega-machines were used in ancient Egypt From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over Egypt, unique marks that reveal craftsmanship we would be hard pressed to duplicate today. Drawing together the results of more than 30 years of research and nine field study journeys to Egypt, Christopher Dunn presents a stunning stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statue of Ramses II at Luxor and the fallen crowns that lay at its feet. His modern-day engineering expertise provides a unique view into the sophisticated technology used to create these famous monuments in prehistoric times. Using modern digital photography, computer-aided design software, and metrology instruments, Dunn exposes the extreme precision of these monuments and the type of advanced manufacturing expertise necessary to produce them. His computer analysis of the statues of Ramses II reveals that the left and right sides of the faces are precise mirror images of each other, and his examination of the mysterious underground tunnels of the Serapeum illuminates the finest examples of precision engineering on the planet. Providing never-before-seen evidence in the form of more than 280 photographs, Dunn’s research shows that while absent from the archaeological record, highly refined tools, techniques, and even mega-machines must have been used in ancient Egypt.

Author : Miroslav Verner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9789774165634

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Temple of the World by Miroslav Verner Pdf

Despite the prominence of ancient temples in the landscape of Egypt, books about them are surprisingly rare; this new and essential publication from a prominent Czech scholar answers the need for a study that goes beyond temple architecture to examine the spiritual, economic and political aspects of these specific institutions and the dominant roles they played. Miroslav Verner presents a deeper and more complex study of major ancient Egyptian religious centers, their principal temples, their rise and decline, their religious doctrines, cults, rituals, feasts, and mysteries. Also discussed are the various categories of priests, the organization of the priesthood, and its daily services and customs. Each chapter offers the reader essential and up-to-date information about temple complexes and the history of their archaeological exploration, in the context of the spiritual dimension and cultural legacy of ancient Egypt.

Author : Margaret A. Murray
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486148823

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Egyptian Temples by Margaret A. Murray Pdf

More than 120 photographs and diagrams depict the magnificent ruins of the Temple of the Sphinx, the great temples at Abu Simbel; and other extraordinary structures. 122 halftones and black-and-white line illustrations.

Author : J. Norman Lockyer
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486450124

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The Dawn of Astronomy by J. Norman Lockyer Pdf

A pioneer in the fields of astrophysics and astro-archeology, J. Norman Lockyer believed that ancient Egyptian monuments were constructed "in strict relation to the stars." In this celebrated study, he explores the relationship between astronomy and architecture in the age of the pharaohs. Lockyer addresses one of the many points already extensively investigated by Egyptologists: the chronology of the kings of Egypt. All experts are in accord regarding the identity of the first monarch, but they cannot agree upon the dates of his reign within a thousand years. The author contends that by applying a knowledge of astronomy to the actual site orientation of the region's pyramids and temples, accurate dating can be achieved. In order to accomplish this, Lockyer had to determine the level of the ancient Egyptian ideas of astronomy. Some of his inferences have been invalidated by subsequent scholarship, but many of his other conclusions stand firm and continue to provide sensational leads into contemporary understanding of archaic astronomy.

Author : Richard H. Wilkinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 977424849X

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The complete temples of ancient Egypt by Richard H. Wilkinson Pdf

Author : Lorna Oakes
Publisher : JG Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1572154101

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Ancient Egypt by Lorna Oakes Pdf

Text and illustrations present golf records and miscellaneous facts about the sport, notable golfers, and courses.

Author : Captivating History
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1647484847

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Ancient Egypt by Captivating History Pdf

Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating and sophisticated civilizations in the known history. The Ancient Egyptians are remembered by their gods, pyramids, pharaohs, mummification, hieroglyphs, agriculture and much more.

Author : John Gardner Wilkinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Architecture, Ancient
ISBN : OXFORD:305765190

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The Architecture of Ancient Egypt by John Gardner Wilkinson Pdf

Author : R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UOM:39015048319308

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The Temple in Man by R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz Pdf