The Valley Of The Golden Mummies

Author : zahi hawass
Publisher : American Univ in Cairo Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 9774245857

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the valley of the golden mummies by zahi hawass Pdf

The astonishing discovery of the Valley of the Golden Mummies in Bahariya Oasis, deep in the Western Desert of Egypt, is considered perhaps the most spectacular Egyptian archeological discovery since that of Tutankhamun's tomb. This vast site was uncovered by accident, when a donkey stumbled into the opening of one of the many underground tombs of a 2,000-year-old cemetery believed to cover approximately two square miles. Never before have so many mummies been discovered at a single site: multi-chambered tombs dating from the Roman period in Egypt held rows of mummies, many adorned with gilded masks and painted cases, others wrapped in linen. Whole families were found placed together. Jewelry, pottery, amulets, and other artifacts were also uncovered, and it is estimated that as many as 10,000 mummies may ultimately be uncovered from the site, which has escaped plunderers and is thus remarkably intact. Featuring some 250 color illustrations, most of which have never before been published, this exciting book reveals the lives, customs, and religious beliefs of this until now little-known community. As such, it will both fascinate and enthrall all those with an interest in the ancient history of Egypt.

Author : Ruth Owen
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781684029556

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Valley of the Golden Mummies by Ruth Owen Pdf

In 1996, archaeologists made an incredible discovery—a huge, ancient burial place in the Western Desert of Egypt. As the team worked at the site, they discovered mummies encased in gold, jewels, coins, and jars that once held wine. What have archaeologists learned about life in ancient Egypt by studying the mummies? What secrets have the artifacts buried in the tombs revealed? And could it be possible that more than 10,000 ancient Egyptian mummies are buried in the valley?

Author : Zahi A. Hawass
Publisher : Abrams Books for Young Readers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Bahariya Oasis (Egypt)
ISBN : 0810928981

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Valley of the Golden Mummies by Zahi A. Hawass Pdf

Author : Joan Holub
Publisher : Grosset & Dunlap
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Bahariya Oasis (Egypt)
ISBN : 0448428172

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The Valley of the Golden Mummies by Joan Holub Pdf

Shows what the ancient Egyptians thought life after death would be like, and how they prepared for it. Smart About History.

Author : Joan Holub
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0613453190

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Valley of the Golden Mummies by Joan Holub Pdf

Shows what the ancient Egyptians thought life after death would be like, and how they prepared for it. Smart About History.

Author : Jeremy Westphal
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781600146435

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The Mummy's Curse by Jeremy Westphal Pdf

"Engaging images accompany information about the Mummy's Curse. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Janet Post,Gabe Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1944056904

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Valley of the Golden Mummies by Janet Post,Gabe Thompson Pdf

Ex-patriot Jack Murphy was happy racing camels with his two adopted camel jockies. A terrible virus is released on an oasis in the Sahara Desert. When one of the doctors is kidnapped by a terrorist group, his wife travels to Egypt to find him. Murphy wasn't looking for love or an adventure, but he finds both.

Author : Vanessa Black
Publisher : Pogo
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1620317052

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Pyramids of Egypt by Vanessa Black Pdf

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers the science and engineering behind the Pyramids of Egypt. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--

Author : Zahi A. Hawass
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015057651765

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Secrets from the Sand by Zahi A. Hawass Pdf

This volume is a review of the author's (Zahi Hawass b. 1947) career as an Egyptian archaeologist. Hawass, a former Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs for Egypt, worked at archaeological sites in the Nile Delta, the Western Desert, and the Upper Nile Valley. His descriptions of his life's work, accompanied by many previously unpublished photographs, take readers from the famous monuments at Giza, where he has supervised the restoration of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid and excavated the cemetery of the pyramid builders, to the Valley of the Golden Mummies in Bahariya Oasis, perhaps the most significant and spectacular discovery in recent years. He explains how he negotiates with local Egyptians whose homes may lie directly above important sites, and describes in detail the exhilarating experience of entering an ancient tomb for the first time after thousands of years, among other topics.

Author : Zahi A. Hawass
Publisher : National Geographic Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 079226665X

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Curse of the Pharaohs by Zahi A. Hawass Pdf

This spine-tingling legend, also known as the mummy's curse, warns that anyone who disturbs the resting place of the ancient Egyptians will be haunted by their spirits. Bizarre accidents, mysterious illness, even death have all been blamed on the dreaded curse. But is there any truth to it? That's the question tackled by world-famous Egyptian archaeologist and spellbinding storyteller Dr. Zahi Hawass in this captivating book. Like a real-life Indiana Jones, Dr. Hawass has lived through countless hair-raising adventures while exploring the tombs of ancient Egypt. Here he shares some of his most exciting exploits and discoveries and recounts his own harrowing brushes with what he calls the "magic of ancient Egypt" -- experiences that range from earthquakes to recurring nightmares to near-death incidents! He also delves into the intriguing background of the curse, which became famous all over the world after the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922. Lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs and filled with fascinating facts about ancient Egypt, Curse of the Pharaohs brings to life the very real thrills and dangers associated with the field of archaeology. Join Dr. Hawass as he ventures into deep, dark tunnels and tombs. You'll not only discover the truth about the mysterious curse, you'll learn a lot about the extraordinary civilization built by the ancient Egyptians. Book jacket.

Author : Ruth Owen
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781684029525

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King Tut by Ruth Owen Pdf

As archaeologist Howard Carter cut his way into an underground chamber on November 26, 1922, he was overcome with excitement. When Carter finally peered through the tiny hole he had made, he could not believe his eyes. What incredible treasures would he find inside King Tutankhamen’s tomb? And how had the tomb remained undiscovered for more than 3,000 years?

Author : Olaf E. Kaper
Publisher : Peeters Publishers
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9042912170

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The Egyptian God Tutu by Olaf E. Kaper Pdf

Tutu (Tithoes) was a popular god in the Ptolemaic and Roman periods of Egyptian history, with his origins in the earlier Egyptian religious tradition. The god provided protection against demons, and his appearance as a striding sphinx was often combined with symbols of his power and visual references to demons and other divinities. The god Tutu demonstrates the continuing vitality of the pharaonic religion under the pressure of foreign cultures and ideas. This monograph provides the first comprehensive study of the god Tutu. It is based upon a collection of attestations, largely unpublished, which derive from monuments in various parts of Egypt and from museum collections all over the world. Moreover, the results of recent archaeological field work in Shenhur and in the temple of Tutu in the Dakhla Oasis have been included in full. The catalogue of monuments is accompanied by an analysis of the god Tutu, his iconography and his place in the Egyptian religion.

Author : Zahi A. Hawass
Publisher : National Geographic Society
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105210558800

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Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs by Zahi A. Hawass Pdf

"A guide to an exhibition of some of the artifacts found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, discussing the life and death of the young king, daily life in ancient Egypt, and ancient Egyptian religion and funerary practices." --

Author : John M. Adams
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250026699

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The Millionaire and the Mummies by John M. Adams Pdf

The biography of Theodore Davis, a rich American robber baron who, in the early 20th century discovered 18 tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.

Author : Françoise Dunand,Roger Lichtenberg
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0801444721

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Mummies and Death in Egypt by Françoise Dunand,Roger Lichtenberg Pdf

"Today, a good century after the first X-rays of mummies, Egyptology has the benefit of all the methods and means at the disposal of forensic medicine. The 'mummy stories' we tell have changed their tone, but they have enjoyed much success, with fantastic scientific and technological results resolving the mysteries of the ancient land of the pharaohs."--from the Foreword Mummies are the things that fascinate us most about ancient Egypt. But what are mummies? How did the Egyptians create them? And why? What became of the people they once were? We are learning more all the time about the cultural processes surrounding mummification and the medical characteristics of ancient Egyptian mummies. In the first part of Mummies and Death in Egypt Françoise Dunand gives an overview of the history of mummification in Egypt from the prehistoric to the Roman period. She thoroughly describes the preparations of the dead (tombs and their furnishings, funerary offerings, ornamentation of the corpse, coffins, and canopic jars), and she includes a separate chapter on the mummification of animals. She links these various practices and behaviors to the religious beliefs of classical Egypt. In the second part of this book, Roger Lichtenberg, a physician and archaeologist, offers a fascinating narrative of his forensic research on mummies, much of it conducted with a portable X-ray machine on archaeological digs. His findings have revealed new information on the ages of the mummified, their causes of death, and the illnesses and injuries they suffered. Together, Dunand and Lichtenberg provide a state-of-the-art account of the science of mummification and its social and religious context.