Temples Tombs Hieroglyphs

Author : Barbara Mertz
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780061842368

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Temples, Tombs, & Hieroglyphs by Barbara Mertz Pdf

World-renowned Egyptologist Barbara Mertz explores the reality behind the bestselling fiction she writes (as Elizabeth Peters) and casts a dazzling light on a remarkable civilization. Afascinating chronicle of an extraordinary people—from the first Stone Age settlements through the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman invasions—Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs brings ancient Egypt to life as never before. Lavishly illustrated with pictures, maps, and photographs, it offers tantalizing glimpses into Egyptian society; amazing stories of the pharaohs and the rise and fall of great dynasties; a sampling of culture, religion, and folklore; stories of explorers, scientists, and scoundrels who sought to unravel or exploit the ageless mysteries; and new insights into the architectural wonders that were raised along the banks of the Nile.

Author : Barbara Mertz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Egypt
ISBN : OCLC:1089717814

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Temples, Tombs, & Hieroglyphs by Barbara Mertz Pdf

Author : Barbara Mertz
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849016711

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Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs, A Brief History of Ancient Egypt by Barbara Mertz Pdf

Have you ever wondered what it was like in the Valley of the Kings? To unlock the mysteries of the pyramids? Or sail down the Nile on Cleopatra's Barge? In her fascinating new introduction to the wonders of ancient Egypt expert Barbara Mertz tells the extraordinary history from the first stone age settlements to the age of Cleopatra and the Roman Emperors. It offers not just insights into the glories of the Pharaohs, but also intriguing glimpses of everyday life, folklore and culture.

Author : Barbara Mertz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Egypt
ISBN : UOM:39015004869221

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Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs by Barbara Mertz Pdf

Author : Barbara Mertz
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780062087164

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Red Land, Black Land by Barbara Mertz Pdf

A fascinating, erudite, and witty glimpse of the human side of ancient Egypt—this acclaimed classic work is now revised and updated for a new generation Displaying the unparalleled descriptive power, unerring eye for fascinating detail, keen insight, and trenchant wit that have made the novels she writes (as Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels) perennial New York Times bestsellers, internationally renowned Egyptologist Barbara Mertz brings a long-buried civilization to vivid life. In Red Land, Black Land, she transports us back thousands of years and immerses us in the sights, aromas, and sounds of day-to-day living in the legendary desert realm that was ancient Egypt. Who were these people whose civilization has inspired myriad films, books, artwork, myths, and dreams, and who built astonishing monuments that still stagger the imagination five thousand years later? What did average Egyptians eat, drink, wear, gossip about, and aspire to? What were their amusements, their beliefs, their attitudes concerning religion, childrearing, nudity, premarital sex? Mertz ushers us into their homes, workplaces, temples, and palaces to give us an intimate view of the everyday worlds of the royal and commoner alike. We observe priests and painters, scribes and pyramid builders, slaves, housewives, and queens—and receive fascinating tips on how to perform tasks essential to ancient Egyptian living, from mummification to making papyrus. An eye-opening and endlessly entertaining companion volume to Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs, Mertz's extraordinary history of ancient Egypt, Red Land, Black Land offers readers a brilliant display of rich description and fascinating edification. It brings us closer than ever before to the people of a great lost culture that was so different from—yet so surprisingly similar to—our own.

Author : Elizabeth Peters
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:713832511

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Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs by Elizabeth Peters Pdf

Author : Barbara Michaels
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : OCLC:607008393

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Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs by Barbara Michaels Pdf

Lost civilizations come to life.

Author : Nigel Fletcher-Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 1782748598

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Treasures of Ancient Egypt by Nigel Fletcher-Jones Pdf

Ancient Egypt was the cradle of modern civilization, where powerful pharaohs built great cities on the banks of the Nile, and thousands labored to build lavish tombs and temples. Through beautiful color photographs and expert text, Treasures of Ancient Egypt tells the stories of the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and the artifacts--from golden amulets to mummies, wall paintings to statues--discovered there.

Author : Penelope Wilson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780191578014

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Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction by Penelope Wilson Pdf

Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years; used as monumental art, as a means of identifying Egyptianness, and for rarefied communication with the gods. In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of the script with an emphasis on previously neglected areas such as cryptography, the continuing decipherment into modern times, and examines the powerful fascination hieroglyphs still hold for us today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Barry Kemp
Publisher : Granta Publications
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781847087508

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100 Hieroglyphs by Barry Kemp Pdf

“Written by the greatest living Egyptologist, this wonderful, fun, and short book will take you inside the heads of the ancient Egyptians.”—Sarah Parcak, National Geographic Egyptian culture is divided from us by several millennia, a lost people and a dead language. We can discover much about this fascinating civilization from its physical remains, but perhaps the greatest insights into the Egyptian mind come from Egyptian hieroglyphs. They reveal the priorities, concerns and beliefs of the Egyptians—a whole worldview. Unlike the Western alphabet, which is an arbitrary set of symbols not anchored in reality, each Egyptian hieroglyph denotes a concept central to Egyptian thinking. The language and its written form are intimately bound up with the imaginative world of the Egyptians. Here, Barry Kemp presents 100 of the Egyptian hieroglyphs to provide access to this unique culture. Kemp takes us on a journey through the Egyptian mind, revealing not only aspects of day-to-day life in Ancient Egypt, but gradually building a picture of the historical and mythological references that were the cornerstones of Egyptian thought. This fascinating book helps us get inside a long-vanished world. “A capsule key to the ancient Egyptian mind.”—Dr. Norman Hammond, The Times “Kemp uses 100 hieroglyphs as a springboard for discussion of a range of topics . . . This clever premise works well . . . [an] enjoyable and informative volume.”—Times Higher Education Supplement “This is most certainly a book that will challenge and reward.”—New World

Author : Linda Schele,Peter Mathews,Macduff Everton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780684852096

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The Code of Kings by Linda Schele,Peter Mathews,Macduff Everton Pdf

This highly informative tour of a lost civilization discusses Mayan history and culture and focuses on seven sites that exemplify the Mayan tradition of using public places to record their history and belief system. Maps, drawings & photos.

Author : Stewart Ross
Publisher : Wayland
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Ancient Egypt
ISBN : 0750227559

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Temples, Tombs and Pyramids by Stewart Ross Pdf

This text is all about the great building works of the industrious ancient Egyptians. It explains how the pyramid design evolved from early step pyramids culminating in the Great Pyramid at Giza, the largest manmade structure on earth, and one of the wonders of the ancient world. Why were these great structures built and what techniques were used to build them? Explore the ruins of Egyptian temples, and discover the treasures found in their tombs to accompany the dead on their journey to the afterlife.

Author : Elizabeth Peters
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472100962

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The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters Pdf

In Amelia's seventh adventure, she and Emerson take passage on a boat travelling up the Nile, enjoying a second honeymoon while they search for Nefertiti's tomb. On the other hand, they might be heading towards murder. An exotic slave woman, a Siamese cat and a den of conspirators unite to snatch away Amelia's happiness unless she reveals a certain secret...and at the remote dig in Amarna what she uncovers is a shocking present-day peril: the loss of treasures far more precious than any antiquity - her husband's love or both their lives!

Author : Toby Wilkinson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141395968

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Writings from Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson Pdf

'Man perishes; his corpse turns to dust; all his relatives pass away. But writings make him remembered' In ancient Egypt, words had magical power. Inscribed on tombs and temple walls, coffins and statues, or inked onto papyri, hieroglyphs give us a unique insight into the life of the Egyptian mind. Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson has freshly translated a rich and diverse range of ancient Egyptian writings into modern English, including tales of shipwreck and wonder, obelisk inscriptions, mortuary spells, funeral hymns, songs, satires and advice on life from a pharaoh to his son. Spanning over two millennia, this is the essential guide to a complex, sophisticated culture. Translated with an Introduction by Toby Wilkinson

Author : Christopher Dunn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,9 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.