From Neolithic cave paintings in Wadi Sura to the Valley of the Kings and the rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel, Ancient Egypt takes a colorful look at the surviving wonders of Egyptian antiquity. Arranged by region, this photographic guide explores ancient settlements on the Nile, vast temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor, the pyramids and Sphinx, and lesser-known but still fascinating sites. Expertly written text reveals how Egypt became such a powerful force in the ancient world.
Become a visual explorer through a stunning collection of images that celebrate the beauty and fascination of ancient Egypt.
From the Neolithic cave paintings in Wadi Sura&;created when the region was still savannah grassland, not desert&;to the Valley of the Kings, the funerary mask of Tutankhamun, and the rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel, Ancient Egypt takes a colorful look at the surviving wonders of Egyptian antiquity. Their legendary beauty and scale draw millions of visitors to the country&;s monuments each year. Arranged by region, this photographic guide explores ancient settlements on the banks of the Nile, vast temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor, and, of course, the pyramids and the Sphinx. Alongside the world-famous sites are also fascinating, lesser-known places, such as the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the Statue of Khaefre. Expertly written text reveals how ancient Egypt developed its trade links and became such a powerful, wealthy force across North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean.
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Photographic pocket guide to the wonders of Ancient Egypt
Contents to include
Introduction
The Pyramids and Lower Egypt
The River Nile
The Nile Delta
Giza Pyramids
Menkaure Pyramid, Giza
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria
Saqqara, near Cairo
The Sphinx and the Great Pyramid, Giza
Roman Amphitheatre, Alexandria
Pompeys Pillar, Alexandria
Tutankhamuns Second Coffin, Cairo
Tutankhamun Gold Coffin, Cairo
Temple of the Oracle, Siwa Oasis
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Pyramids of Dahshur
Pyramid Of Meidum, Fayoum
Rosetta Stone
Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa, Alexandria
Valley of the Kings
Tutankhamun, The Tomb, Valley of the Kings
Theban Necropolis
Tomb of Twosret
Tomb of Ramesses III
Merenptahs stone sarcophagus
Wall paintings in the Tomb of Ramesses IX
Luxor and Karnak
Medinet Habu, Luxor
West Bank of Luxor
Luxor Temple
Tutankhamun Statue, Luxor
Karnak, Temple of Amun, Upper Egypt
Obelisk of Hatshepsut, Karnak
Hathor Chapel, Memorial Temple of Thutmose III, Deir el-Bahari
Colossi of Memnon, Memorial Temple of Amenhotep III, Luxor
Ramesseum, Luxor
First Pylon, Luxor
Abydos and Dendera
Temple of Seti I, Abydos
Abydos, The Osireion
Temple of Hathor, Temple complex, Dendera
Temple of Hathor, Hypostyle Hall Dendera
Dendera Zodiac, Temple of Dendera
Roman Birth House
Abu Simbel
Cave paintings of Wadi Sura
Esna Temple, Upper Egypt
Abu Simbel, Nubia
Edfu Temple, Upper Egypt
Edfu Temple, The Façade, Upper Egypt
Temple of Isis, Philae
Peter Mavrikis has written and edited books for over 25 years. He enjoys writing about history, science, and nature. He was also the Editorial Director for Barrons Educational Series and Kaplan, where he ran the foreign language and study guide divisions.
