Century Of ExcavationRoutledge, 10 okt 2014 - 256 pagina's This work offers a unique overview of the work done in the field of Egyptology during the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth centuries. An excellent starting point and reference for anyone fascinated by ancient Egypt, this book includes such topics as Mariette and his work, the beginnings of the modern period, the pyramids and their explorers, the temples, buried royalties, Tutankhamen, ancient life, and arts and crafts. |
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The Beginnings of the Modern Period | |
The Pyramids and their Explorers | |
Work Among the Temples | |
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