An edition of Ancient Egypt (2002)
Ancient Egypt
An illustrated reference to the mythology and religious beliefs of the land of the pharaohs, and to the temples, pyramids and other sacred sites
By Lorna Oakes,Lucia Gahlin
Publish Date
2002
Publisher
Anness Publishing
Language
eng
Pages
512
Description:
Discover the world's first civilization! This beautiful volume is a fascinating guide to the myths, religions, pyramids, temples, and more that make up the allure of ancient Egypt. Readers will gain a unique understanding of this captivating culture through breathtaking, full-color illustrations, in-depth text, detailed maps, and comprehensive chronologies. You'll read about: - Famous burial sites - The mortuary temples of the many gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt - Gods and goddesses - Pharaohs - Festivals - Offerings - Superstitions - And more! An invaluable reference to one of the most intriguing periods of history. -- Publisher's description.
subjects: Antiquities, Civilization, History, Pyramids, Tombs, African history: BCE to c 500 CE, Ancient Egypt, Architecture, Ancient, Egypt, Religion, Ancient Architecture, Egypt, history, to 640 a.d., Egypt, civilization, Egypt, antiquities, Egyptian Mythology, Temples, Sacred space
Places: Egypt
Times: To 332 B.C.