Death & Dying - Sociocultural Aspects, Ancient Egyptian Religion, Middle East & North Africa - Archaeology, General & Miscellaneous Ancient Egyptian History
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Overview
The Mummy in Ancient Egypt is the first modern account to survey the entire panoply of Egyptian burial equipment over 3,000 years. It first examines burial rites and tomb development, from the Giza pyramids to the underground chambers in the Valley of the Kings and beyond. Great discoveries are described, from Belzoni's early explorations and the uncovering at Thebes of the royal burial caches to Tutankhamun's magnificent tomb and recent scientific detective-work using X-rays and CAT-scanners. The book then provides the most detailed survey ever of changing burial practices during the pharaonic era. Working from the mummy outwards, Ikram and Dodson reveal the evolution of methods for treating the body, wrapping it, adorning it and sheltering it. In so doing, they give for the first time a comprehensive account of the development of mummy masks, coffins, sarcophagi and canopic equipment. All the latest research is incorporated, some carried out by the authors themselves.Editorials
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An up-to-date digest of what is known about mummies and their immediate appurtenances, with detailed discussion of the physical preservation of the body and a close examination of the developments seen in its containers and adornments. Ikram (Egyptology, American U. of Cairo) and Dodson (archaeology, U. of Bristol) also cover the history of mummies' disinterment, from early grave-robbers to the most recent non-destructive investigations. Includes a chronology, timeline, glossary, list of the cemeteries of Egypt, maps, and other resources. Beautiful color and b&w illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 20, 1998
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pages
352
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780500050880