Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760704332
Category : Human remains (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"Bodies and graves present a unique and exciting aspect of archaeology, providing much information about social status through the quality and quantity of goods found in graves and tombs. This book surveys the great variety of this archaeological form from around the world, from the earliest fossil humans to the royal burials of Ur and the victims of the Battle of Little Bighorn, and explores what it is they have to tell us about the lives and deaths of our ancestors". --Amazon.com.
Tombs, Graves and Mummies
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760704332
Category : Human remains (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"Bodies and graves present a unique and exciting aspect of archaeology, providing much information about social status through the quality and quantity of goods found in graves and tombs. This book surveys the great variety of this archaeological form from around the world, from the earliest fossil humans to the royal burials of Ur and the victims of the Battle of Little Bighorn, and explores what it is they have to tell us about the lives and deaths of our ancestors". --Amazon.com.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760704332
Category : Human remains (Archaeology)
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"Bodies and graves present a unique and exciting aspect of archaeology, providing much information about social status through the quality and quantity of goods found in graves and tombs. This book surveys the great variety of this archaeological form from around the world, from the earliest fossil humans to the royal burials of Ur and the victims of the Battle of Little Bighorn, and explores what it is they have to tell us about the lives and deaths of our ancestors". --Amazon.com.
Secrets of the Ancient Dead
Author: Tony Allan
Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers
ISBN: 9781844831005
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Whether in tomb, grave, burial pit, or peat bog, all around the world the ancient dead represent a challenge to make sense of their remains. How did they live? How did they die? How did they view the inevitable prospect of their death? And how did their society prepare for the soul's destiny after the body had met its mortal end? Secrets of the Ancient Dead offers a worldwide survey spanning many centuries of some of the most intriguing enigmas posed by death and the afterlife. By citing well-described, specific cases and basing his work on a combination of painstaking archaeology, dogged detective work, in-depth historical knowledge, and high-tech scientific analysis, author Tony Allan pursues his study across cultures, shedding fascinating new light on the beliefs, rituals, hopes, and fears of such peoples as the Germanic and Celtic warriors of northern Europe and the imperial dynasties of ancient China.
Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers
ISBN: 9781844831005
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Whether in tomb, grave, burial pit, or peat bog, all around the world the ancient dead represent a challenge to make sense of their remains. How did they live? How did they die? How did they view the inevitable prospect of their death? And how did their society prepare for the soul's destiny after the body had met its mortal end? Secrets of the Ancient Dead offers a worldwide survey spanning many centuries of some of the most intriguing enigmas posed by death and the afterlife. By citing well-described, specific cases and basing his work on a combination of painstaking archaeology, dogged detective work, in-depth historical knowledge, and high-tech scientific analysis, author Tony Allan pursues his study across cultures, shedding fascinating new light on the beliefs, rituals, hopes, and fears of such peoples as the Germanic and Celtic warriors of northern Europe and the imperial dynasties of ancient China.
Death and Burial in Ancient Egypt
Author: Salima Ikram
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
ISBN: 1649031491
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
A Book Riot 100 Must-Read Book on Ancient History Death, burial, and the afterlife were as important to the ancient Egyptians as how they lived. This well-illustrated book explores all aspects of death in ancient Egypt, including beliefs of the afterlife, mummification, the protection of the body, tombs and their construction and decoration, funerary goods, and the funeral itself. It also addresses the relationship between the living and the dead, and the magico-religious interaction of these two in ancient Egyptian culture. Salima Ikram's own experience with experimental mummification and funerary archaeology lends the book many completely original and provocative insights. In addition, a full survey of current development in the field makes this a unique book that combines all aspects of death and burial in ancient Egypt into one volume.
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
ISBN: 1649031491
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
A Book Riot 100 Must-Read Book on Ancient History Death, burial, and the afterlife were as important to the ancient Egyptians as how they lived. This well-illustrated book explores all aspects of death in ancient Egypt, including beliefs of the afterlife, mummification, the protection of the body, tombs and their construction and decoration, funerary goods, and the funeral itself. It also addresses the relationship between the living and the dead, and the magico-religious interaction of these two in ancient Egyptian culture. Salima Ikram's own experience with experimental mummification and funerary archaeology lends the book many completely original and provocative insights. In addition, a full survey of current development in the field makes this a unique book that combines all aspects of death and burial in ancient Egypt into one volume.
Tombs. Treasures. Mummies. Book Two
Author: Dennis Forbes
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781512371956
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This is the second of five volumes in the updated revised version of 1998's Tombs. Treasures. Mummies. Seven Great Discoveries of Egyptian Archaeology by the Author. It deals with the finding and clearances of the Tomb of Maiherpri in the Valley of the Kings (KV36) and the Tomb of Kha & Merit (TT8), husband and wife, at Deir el Medina, both dating to ancient Egypt's mid-18th Dynasty. KV36 had been minimally robbed in ancient times, but TT8 was found completely undisturbed and intact. Maiherpri was a part-Nubian courtier, possibly a king's bastard son; Kha was a royal-tomb architect with the title "Chief in the Great Place" (Valley of the Kings) and Merit was a housewife. Maiherpri's well-preserved mummy and tomb treasures are today in the Cairo Egyptian Museum; Kha & Merit and their complete tomb treasures are to be found in the collection of the Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781512371956
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This is the second of five volumes in the updated revised version of 1998's Tombs. Treasures. Mummies. Seven Great Discoveries of Egyptian Archaeology by the Author. It deals with the finding and clearances of the Tomb of Maiherpri in the Valley of the Kings (KV36) and the Tomb of Kha & Merit (TT8), husband and wife, at Deir el Medina, both dating to ancient Egypt's mid-18th Dynasty. KV36 had been minimally robbed in ancient times, but TT8 was found completely undisturbed and intact. Maiherpri was a part-Nubian courtier, possibly a king's bastard son; Kha was a royal-tomb architect with the title "Chief in the Great Place" (Valley of the Kings) and Merit was a housewife. Maiherpri's well-preserved mummy and tomb treasures are today in the Cairo Egyptian Museum; Kha & Merit and their complete tomb treasures are to be found in the collection of the Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy.
Bury the Dead
Author: Christopher Sloan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781413179309
Category : Burial
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Examines the customs and practices related to burial that have existed from ancient times to the present.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781413179309
Category : Burial
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Examines the customs and practices related to burial that have existed from ancient times to the present.
the valley of the golden mummies
Author: zahi hawass
Publisher: American Univ in Cairo Press
ISBN: 9789774245855
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
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.
Publisher: American Univ in Cairo Press
ISBN: 9789774245855
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
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.
Tomb. Treasures. Mummies. Book One
Author: Dennis Forbes
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781511769242
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This is Book One of a 5-volume updated softcover reprint of the Author's out-of-print 1998 hardcover Tombs. Treasures. Mummies. Seven Great Discoveries of Egyptian Archaeology. Book One deals with the two Royal Mummies Caches, TT320 (1881) and KV35 (1898) & includes a complete inventory of the TT320 mummies, matching them with their coffins. Color photos have been added to the hardcover edition's archival b&w images.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781511769242
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This is Book One of a 5-volume updated softcover reprint of the Author's out-of-print 1998 hardcover Tombs. Treasures. Mummies. Seven Great Discoveries of Egyptian Archaeology. Book One deals with the two Royal Mummies Caches, TT320 (1881) and KV35 (1898) & includes a complete inventory of the TT320 mummies, matching them with their coffins. Color photos have been added to the hardcover edition's archival b&w images.
Studies on ancient mummies and burial archaeology
Author: Felipe Cárdenas Arroyo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789583326189
Category : Burial
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789583326189
Category : Burial
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Bury the Dead
Author: Christopher Sloan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439555852
Category : Burial
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Examines the customs and practices related to burial that have existed from ancient times to the present.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439555852
Category : Burial
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Examines the customs and practices related to burial that have existed from ancient times to the present.
Tombs. Treasures. Mummies. Book Three
Author: Dennis C. Forbes
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781514622865
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
This is the third volume in the Author's Tombs.Treasures.Mummies. series and deals with the discoveries & clearances of two ancient Egyptian tombs in the Valley of the Kings found by American excavator Theodore M. Davis in 1905 & 1907: intact KV46 (the Tomb of Yuya & Thuyu) and mysterious KV55 (the so-called "Amarna Cache"). Revised and updated chapters 4 & 6 from the 1998 hardcover edition, Book Three contains 325 full-color & duotone illustrations (many new), including maps & plans.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781514622865
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
This is the third volume in the Author's Tombs.Treasures.Mummies. series and deals with the discoveries & clearances of two ancient Egyptian tombs in the Valley of the Kings found by American excavator Theodore M. Davis in 1905 & 1907: intact KV46 (the Tomb of Yuya & Thuyu) and mysterious KV55 (the so-called "Amarna Cache"). Revised and updated chapters 4 & 6 from the 1998 hardcover edition, Book Three contains 325 full-color & duotone illustrations (many new), including maps & plans.