Chasing chariots : proceedings of the first International Chariot Conference (Cairo 2012) /

Chasing chariots : proceedings of the first International Chariot Conference (Cairo 2012) /

The present work is the result of the First International Chariot Conference, jointly organised by the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC) and the American University in Cairo (AUC) (30 November to 2 December 2012). The intention of the conference was to make a broad assessment of the curr...

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Corporate Author: International Chariot Conference Cairo, Egypt).

Other Authors: Ikram, Salima., Veldmeijer, A. J.

Format: Conference Proceeding Book

Language: English

Published: Leiden : Sidestone Press, 2013.

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Chariots > Egypt > Congresses.
Chariots > Middle East > Congresses.

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Call Number: GT5283 .E3 C43 2013

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300 |a 271 pages :   |b illustrations (chiefly color), maps, plans ;   |c 30 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references. 
505 0 |a Table of contents ; abstracts ; preface ; a survey of the diplomatic role of thecharioteers in the ramesside period ; a possible chariot canopy for tutankhamun ; vehicle of the sun : the royal chariot in thenew kingdom ; studying the six chariots from the tomb oftutankhamun -- an update ; the introduction of the light, horse-drawnchariot and the role of archery in the neareast at the transition from the middle tothe late bronze ages : is there a connection? ; on urartian chariots ; chariots in the daily life of new kingdomegypt : a survey of production, distributionand use in texts. 
520 |a The present work is the result of the First International Chariot Conference, jointly organised by the Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC) and the American University in Cairo (AUC) (30 November to 2 December 2012). The intention of the conference was to make a broad assessment of the current state of knowledge about chariots in Egypt and the Near East, and to provide a forum for discussion. A wide variety of papers are included, ranging from overviews to more detailed studies focusing on a specific topic. These include philology, iconography, archaeology, engineering, history, and conservation. The book is of interest to scholars as well as anyone with an interest in ancient technology, transportation, or warfare. 
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