An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt OTHER ARTICLES An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt is a comprehensive overview of Egyptian archaeology skillfully organized to guide the reader from Egypt's prehistoric past through the pharaonic dynasties and the Greco-Roman Period. Provides an unprecedented introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt and its culture, monuments, and civilizationBeautifully illustrated with over 120 color and black and white illustrations, including artifacts, maps, and site and building plansIncludes special sections on such topics of perennial interest as building the pyramids at Giza, mummification, and deciphering hieroglyphsOrganized into 11 chapters, covering: the history of Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology prehistoric and pharaonic chronology and the ancient Egyptian language geography, resources, and environment and seven chapters organized chronologically and de...