Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Writing
Author : Thomas G. Palaima
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 21,15 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
The Seventy Great Mysteries of the Ancient World
Author : Brian M. Fagan
Publisher :
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,78 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 9780500510506
Book Description
Describes various issues in mythology and prehistoric and ancient history, from the Garden of Eden to the effects of meteor impacts, including tombs, writing systems, and the fall of civilizations, and suggests explanations.
Cuneiform
Author : Irving L. Finkel
Publisher : British museum Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,82 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Cuneiform inscriptions
ISBN : 9780714111889
Book Description
Cuneiform script on tablets of clay is, as far as we know, the oldest form of writing in the world. The choice of clay as writing medium in ancient Mesopotamia meant that records of all kinds could survive down to modern times, preserving fascinating documents from ancient civilization, written by a variety of people and societies. From reading these tablets we can understand not only the history and economics of the time but also the beliefs, ideas and superstitions. This new book will bring the world in which the cuneiform was written to life for the non-expert reader, revealing how ancient inscriptions can lead to a new way of thinking about the past. It will explain how this pre-alphabetic writing really worked and how it was possible to use cuneiform signs to record so many different languages so long ago. Richly illustrated with a wealth of fresh examples ranging from elementary school exercises to revealing private letters or beautifully calligraphic literature for the royal library, we will meet people that arent so very different from ourselves. We will read the work of many scribes from mundane record keepers to state fortune tellers, using tricks from puns to cryptography. For the first time cuneiform tablets and their messages are not remote and inaccessible, but wonderfully human documents that resonate today.
Ancient Secrets of the Fountain of Youth
Author : Peter Kelder
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 17,63 MB
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0307423506
Book Description
Offering practical instruction on how to perform the Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation, which will take only minutes a day, many practitioners have experienced benefits, including increased energy, weight loss, better memory, new hair growth, pain relief, better digestion, and feeling overall more youthful. Legend has it that hidden in the remote reaches of the Himalayan mountains lies a secret that would have saved Ponce de Leon from years of fruitless searching for the Fountain of Youth. There, generations of Tibetan monks have passed down a series of exercises with mystical, age-reversing properties. Known as the Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation or the Five Rites, these once-secret exercises are now available to Westerners in Ancient Secret of the Fountain Of Youth. Peter Kelder's book begins with an account of his own introduction to the rites by way of Colonel Bradford, a mysterious retired British army officer who learned of the rites while journeying high up in the Himalayas. Fountain of Youth then offers practical instructions for each of the five rites, which resemble yoga postures. Taking just minutes a day to perform, the benefits for practitioners have included increased energy, weight loss, better memory, new hair growth, pain relief, better digestion, and feeling overall more youthful.
Unlocking the Secrets of Dhul-Qarnain (Akhenaten) and Yăjouj and Măjouj (Gog & Magog)
Author : Hamdi bin Hamza Al-Juhani
Publisher : دار التاليف للنشر والتوزيع
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 25,3 MB
Release : 2008-01-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 6030007548
Book Description
"What are the fundamental differences between Alexander the Great and Dhul-Qarnayn? Is Dhul-Qarnayn (Akhenaten) the believing man from the family of Pharaoh mentioned in the Qur’an? What was the path of Dhul-Qarnayn’s historical journey? Where is the setting sun located? Where is the sunrise located? Where is the country between the two dams located...the site of the reclamation built by Dhul-Qarnayn? Who are Gog and Magog? In this book, ""Unveiling the Secrets of Dhul-Qarnayn: Akhenaten and Gog and Magog"" by Hamdi bin Hamza Al-Suraiseri Al-Jahani, a former member of the Saudi Shura Council, the author was able to decipher the identity of Dhul-Qarnayn by building his facts on historical documents and evidence, and a careful and meticulous reading of ancient history. The author surprises readers by revealing that Dhul-Qarnayn was none other than Akhenaten, the monotheistic pharaoh of Egypt, and he also reveals the secrets of the people of Gog and Magog, their origin, time, and homeland.
The First Ghosts
Author : Irving Finkel
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 31,87 MB
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1529303273
Book Description
'It's enthralling stuff, mixing the scholarly with the accessible and placing storytelling right at the heart of the human experience.' - History Revealed 'A fascinating journey' - Yorkshire Post 'Marvellous...Finkel is an expert in Mesopotamian cultures at the British Museum, and is one of the most clever, and nicest, of people it has ever been my pleasure to encounter...A fascinating journey' - The Scotsman There are few things more in common across cultures than the belief in ghosts. Ghosts inhabit something of the very essence of what it is to be human. Whether we personally 'believe' or not, we are all aware of ghosts and the rich mythologies and rituals surrounding them. They have inspired, fascinated and frightened us for centuries - yet most of us are only familiar with the vengeful apparitions of Shakespeare, or the ghastly spectres haunting the pages of 19th century gothic literature. But their origins are much, much older... The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies takes us back to the very beginning. A world-renowned authority on cuneiform, the form of writing on clay tablets which dates back to 3400BC, Irving Finkel has embarked upon an ancient ghost hunt, scouring these tablets to unlock the secrets of the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians to breathe new life into the first ghost stories ever written. In The First Ghosts, he uncovers an extraordinarily rich seam of ancient spirit wisdom which has remained hidden for nearly 4000 years, covering practical details of how to live with ghosts, how to get rid of them and bring them back, and how to avoid becoming one, as well as exploring more philosophical questions: what are ghosts, why does the idea of them remain so powerful despite the lack of concrete evidence, and what do they tell us about being human?
Written in Bones
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 38,23 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : 9781845664947
Book Description
Fully Revised and Updated! Written in Bones brings together a team of international experts to show how the study of human remains can reveal compelling pictures of the lives, cultures and beliefs of ancient peoples from around the world.
Hieroglyphs Without Mystery
Author : Karl-Theodor Zauzich
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,12 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780292798045
Book Description
Marveling over the tomb treasures of Ramses II and Tutankhamen that have toured U.S. and European museums in recent years, visitors inevitably wonder what the mysterious hieroglyphs that cover their surfaces mean. Indeed, everyone who is fascinated by ancient Egypt sooner or later wishes for a Rosetta stone to unlock the secrets of hieroglyphic writing. Hieroglyphs without Mystery provides the needed key. Written for ordinary people with no special language skills, the book quickly demonstrates that hieroglyphic writing can be read, once a few simple principles are understood. Zauzich explains the basic rules of the writing system and the grammar and then applies them to thirteen actual inscriptions taken from objects in European and Egyptian museums. By following his explanations and learning the most commonly used glyphs, readers can begin to decode hieroglyphs themselves and increase their enjoyment of both museum objects and ancient Egyptian sites. Even for the armchair traveler, learning about hieroglyphs opens a sealed door into ancient Egyptian culture. In examining these inscriptions, readers will gain a better understanding of Egyptian art, politics, and religion, as well as language.
Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancients
Author : Barrett Williams
Publisher : Barrett Williams
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 10,53 MB
Release : 2024-07-08
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancients Ever wondered how the towering Pyramids of Giza were built or what cosmic messages underlie the Nazca Lines? "Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancients" offers a captivating adventure into the heart of some of the worldâs most enigmatic and awe-inspiring ancient structures. Start your journey by unveiling the mysterious significance behind the construction techniques and symbolic meanings of architectural marvels across continents. Discover how the Great Wall of China served as more than a defense mechanism and step beyond its rugged stones to unravel its cultural intricacies. Plunge into the spiritual alignments of Stonehenge, demystifying its celestial symbology. Explore Machu Picchu's harmony with its mountainous landscape and unearth the divine grandeur of the Temples of Angkor, where architecture meets the cosmos. Delve into the democratic and divine essence of the Acropolis of Athens, and decode the desert messages of the Nazca Lines. Chart the cosmic calendars etched in the Mayan temples and discover the hidden city's rock-cut wonders of Petra. The monumental Moai statues of Easter Island beckon with their silent stories, while Göbekli Tepe challenges our understanding of early civilizations. Step into divine realms with the Ziggurats of Mesopotamia and the sacred ceremonies of the Temples of Karnak. Experience the thrilling backdrop of the Colosseum and the sacred pilgrimage site of Borobudur. Witness the intersection of cultures in Hagia Sophia's transformative architecture and stand in awe before the Gothic splendor of Notre-Dame de Paris. Finally, immerse yourself in the artistic and cultural gem of the Alhambra in Spain. "Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancients" is your gateway to decoding the mysteries, technical prowess, and deep symbolism embedded in the worldâs most remarkable ancient structures. Step into a bygone era where every stone has a story and every structure holds a secret waiting to be uncovered. Your journey through history begins now.
The Ark Before Noah
Author : Irving Finkel
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 24,1 MB
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0385537123
Book Description
The recent translation of a Babylonian tablet launches a groundbreaking investigation into one of the most famous stories in the world, challenging the way we look at ancient history. Since the Victorian period, it has been understood that the story of Noah, iconic in the Book of Genesis, and a central motif in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, derives from a much older story that existed centuries before in ancient Babylon. But the relationship between the Babylonian and biblical traditions was shrouded in mystery. Then, in 2009, Irving Finkel, a curator at the British Museum and a world authority on ancient Mesopotamia, found himself playing detective when a member of the public arrived at the museum with an intriguing cuneiform tablet from a family collection. Not only did the tablet reveal a new version of the Babylonian Flood Story; the ancient poet described the size and completely unexpected shape of the ark, and gave detailed boat building specifications. Decoding this ancient message wedge by cuneiform wedge, Dr. Finkel discovered where the Babylonians believed the ark came to rest and developed a new explanation of how the old story ultimately found its way into the Bible. In The Ark Before Noah, Dr. Finkel takes us on an adventurous voyage of discovery, opening the door to an enthralling world of ancient voices and new meanings.
