The forgotten scholar : Georg Zoëga (1755-1809) : at the dawn of Egyptology and Coptic studies /

"Renowned for his work within the fields of Numismatics, Archaeology, Egyptology and Coptic studies, Georg Zoëga was a figure of outstanding importance both in Rome and in Europe, at the end of the eighteenth century. Although highly valued by his contemporaries, Zoëga's scientific legacy...

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Other Authors: Ascani, Karen., Buzi, Paola., Picchi, Daniela.

Format: Book

Language: English

Published: Leiden : Brill, 2015.

Series: Culture and History of the ancient Near East ; 74.
CHANE ; 74.

Subjects:

Zoega, Georg, > 1755-1809 > Archives.

Coptic Church > Historiography.

Coptic Church > Study and teaching.

Archaeologists > Denmark > Biography.