Author : Federico Puigdevall
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 31,14 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1502633299
Howard Carter's discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1923 sparked worldwide fascination about ancient Egypt, and the mysteries of the Egyptians still loom large. The Pyramids, the Sphinx, mummies, surviving artwork, and more all hold priceless clues about what life was like in ancient Egypt. This book takes a closer look at the information that archaeology has revealed and the lasting impact of these findings.
Author : Maarten J. Raven
Publisher :
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 50,32 MB
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9774165322
The ancient Egyptians were firmly convinced of the importance of magic, which was both a source of supernatural wisdom and a means of affecting one's own fate. The gods themselves used it for creating the world, granting mankind magical powers as an aid to the struggle for existence. Magic formed a link between human beings, gods, and the dead. Magicians were the indispensable guardians of the god-given cosmic order, learned scholars who were always searching for the Magic Book of Thoth, which could explain the wonders of nature. Egyptian Magic, illustrated with wonderful and mysterious objects from European and Egyptian museum collections, describes how Egyptian sorcerers used their craft to protect the weakest members of society, to support the gods in their fight against evil, and to imbue the dead with immortality, and explores the arcane systems and traditions of the occult that governed this well-organized universe of ancient Egypt.
Author : Mark Lehner
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 17,7 MB
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0500777020
The inside story, told by excavators of the extraordinary discovery of the world’s oldest papyri, revealing how Egyptian King Khufu’s men built the Great Pyramid at Giza. Pierre Tallet’s discovery of the Red Sea Scrolls—the world’s oldest surviving written documents—in 2013 was one of the most remarkable moments in the history of Egyptology. These papyri, written some 4,600 years ago, and combined with Mark Lehner’s research, changed what we thought we knew about the building of the Great Pyramid at Giza. Here, for the first time, the world-renowned Egyptologists Tallet and Lehner give us the definitive account of this astounding discovery. The story begins with Tallet’s hunt for hieroglyphic rock inscriptions in the Sinai Peninsula and leads up to the discovery of the papyri, the diary of Inspector Merer, who oversaw workers in the reign of Pharaoh Khufu in Wadi el-Jarf, the site of an ancient harbor on the Red Sea. The translation of the papyri reveals how the stones of the Great Pyramid ended up in Giza. Combined with Lehner’s excavations of the harbor at the pyramid construction site the Red Sea Papyri have greatly advanced our understanding of how the ancient Egyptians were able to build monuments that survive to this day. Tallet and Lehner narrate this thrilling discovery and explore how the building of the pyramids helped create a unified state, propelling Egyptian civilization forward. This lavishly illustrated book captures the excitement and significance of these seminal findings, conveying above all how astonishing it is to discover a contemporary eyewitness testimony to the creation of the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
Author : Joyce A. Tyldesley
Publisher : MacMillan Distribution Limited
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 21,92 MB
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN :
Egyptian civilization, preserved for two thousand years, left a mysterious legacy in the form of human remains, monumental buildings, inscrutable writings, and elaborate tombs. But until recently, Egyptian mummies were considered to be little more than curiousities. Much of our understanding of Egyptian civilization has been gleaned from nineteenth century tomb robbers and twentieth century filmmakers. 'Private Lives of the Pharaohs' highlights the exciting new developments in medical science that are allowing Egyptologists to extract information from mummified Egyptians. Recent scientific advances, including DNA analysis, endoscopy, and CAT scans, are allowing Egyptologists to bring Egypt's dead 'back to life.' The once-hidden evidence extraced from their bones, hair, and rehydrated skin is unlocking the mysteries of the pyramids, showingus the secrets of Tutankahamen's court, and revealing the use of recreational drugs in the royal household. The result is a breathtaking new look at the Pharoahs and their monumental civilization. Renowned Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley describes the major secrets that forensic scientists have been able to retrieve from Egypt's famed mummies ...
Author : Ruth Owen
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 17,88 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 168402952X
As archaeologist Howard Carter cut his way into an underground chamber on November 26, 1922, he was overcome with excitement. When Carter finally peered through the tiny hole he had made, he could not believe his eyes. What incredible treasures would he find inside King Tutankhamen’s tomb? And how had the tomb remained undiscovered for more than 3,000 years?
Author : Karen Lea Pressler
Publisher : Bunker Pressler Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,38 MB
Release : 2021-04-29
Category :
ISBN : 9781732579217
Once in a while a book comes along that changes the way we see history. It provides a new perspective and challenges former beliefs. It breaks the mold of preconceived ideas and opens new vistas - even to generations yet unborn. This is such a book! Nowhere can be found the understanding herein imparted. You will find your mind amazed as astonishing details present themselves. At last something you can rely on and be sure of! These are the secrets in the stars of Ancient Egypt - the hidden truth of the mythology and the astronomy, and the correct understanding of the mystical and mysterious secrets hidden in the stars of ancient Egypt. The content is the result of decades of original research and translation, combined with an in-depth study of historical astronomy, to reveal important aspects of ancient thought and history that have been an enigma for millennia. The simple truth is no one has ever identified the star constellations in the tomb of Seti I. Likewise, a meaningful commentary on the square zodiac images on the ceiling of the temple of Hathor at Denderah has not been available until now. In addition, the truth behind the misunderstood legend of the death of Osiris is revealed. Finally, there is a comprehensive translation of the inscribed text of the Inventory Stela found at Giza in 1858 by Mariette. These discoveries and more are revealed in The Secrets in the Stars of Ancient Egypt . Those secrets, and the historical breakthroughs gained through their understanding, are profound and important. Here is a collection of information that focuses on correcting misconceptions about Ancient Egypt, and it sets the record straight with proof and explanation. It is really an eye opener, and probably will upset the proverbial apple cart!
Author : Peter Tompkins
Publisher : Lane, Allen
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 14,49 MB
Release : 1973-01-01
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 9780713905953
Author : Patricia Cleveland-Peck
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 28,68 MB
Release : 2017-08-10
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 1408876787
_______________Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards 2018_______________Uncover the true story of an Egyptian king, and the 20th century explorer who found him.Discover the troubles Tutankhamun faced as a young king, his untimely death, and his legacy, which lay hidden for centuries. Pore over his treasures, learn the steps of mummification, and see Tutankhamun's fascinating story bought to life. Travel through history with Howard Carter, on his quest to uncover Tutankhamun's hidden tomb, his incredible discovery, and our continued hunt to understand and unearth the riches of Ancient Egyptian life.Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the story of the most famous boy king, and a world-changing discovery._______________This captivating retelling brings to life a truly fascinating period of history in a big, beautiful book full of illustrations, maps, inventories, graphic novel storyboards and more.
Author : Bob Brier
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 24,97 MB
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0061981788
A decade ago, French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin became obsessed by the centuriesold question: How was the Great Pyramid built? How, in a nation of farmers only recently emerged from the Stone Age, could such a massive, complex, and enduring structure have been envisioned and constructed? Laboring at his computer ten hours a day for five years—creating exquisitely detailed 3-D models of the Pyramid's interior—Houdin finally had his answer. It was a startling revelation that cast a fresh light on the minds that conceived one of the wonders of the ancient world. Written by world-renowned Egyptologist Bob Brier in collaboration with Houdin, The Secret of the Great Pyramid moves deftly between the ancient and the modern, chronicling two equally fascinating interrelated histories. It is a remarkable account of the step-by-step planning and assembling of the magnificent edifice—the brainchild of an innovative genius, the Egyptian architect Hemienu, who imagined, organized, and oversaw a monumental construction project that took more than two decades to complete and that employed the services of hundreds of architects, mathematicians, boatbuilders, stonemasons, and metallurgists. Here also is the riveting story of Jean-Pierre Houdin's single-minded search for solutions to the mysteries that have bedeviled Egyptologists for centuries, such as the purpose of the enigmatic Grand Gallery and the Pyramid's crack.
Author : Zahi Hawass
Publisher : Amer Univ in Cairo Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 27,73 MB
Release : 2011-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9789774161216
The world's best known Egyptologist uncovers the stories behind his many excavations. Zahi Hawass, familiar to millions from his many television appearances, provides stirring descriptions of his life's work accompanied by many previously unpublished photographs. He takes us from the famous monuments at Giza, where he supervised the restoration of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid and excavated the cemetery of the pyramid builders, to the Valley of the Golden Mummies in Bahariya Oasis. A storyteller par excellence, Dr. Hawass speculates about life in ancient Egypt based on a scientific analysis of excavations conducted by himself or under his supervision. He also spins tales of tomb robbers, explains how he negotiates with local Egyptians whose houses may lie directly above important sites, and describes in exciting detail the experience of entering an ancient tomb for the first time after thousands of years.
