The archaeology of ancient Egypt : beyond pharaohs /
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"Egyptologists, art historians, philologists and anthropological archaeologists have long worked side by side in Egypt, but they often fail to understand one another's approaches. This book aims to introduce students to the archaeological side of the study of ancient Egypt and to bridge the gap between disciplines by explaining how archaeologists tackle a variety of problems. Douglas J. Brewer introduces the theoretical reasoning for each approach, as well as the methods and techniques applied to support it. This book is an essential read for any student considering further study of ancient Egypt" --
"Archaeology: History and Development Archaeology and Egyptology Archaeology, as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, is the "study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and analysis of physical remains." These physical remains include not only every item ever made by humans - - from a piece of burnt charcoal to awe-inspiring stone monuments -- but also the remains of humans themselves. As such, archaeology is one of the widest-ranging scientific disciplines and incorporates method and theory from art, history, linguistics, geology, biology, chemistry, mathematics and the social sciences. What is Egyptology and how does it differ from archaeology? Egyptology is a historical discipline devoted to the study of ancient Egypt. It is modeled after classical studies of Greece and Rome, which rely on written records to supply chronology, historical data, and information about beliefs of the past. Egyptologists work with specific texts to understand nuances of the ancient culture, often within a well-defined time period. Like all historical disciplines, Egyptology is a particularizing discipline. That is, it is primarily interested in defining what happened at a specific place and time"--
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xvii, 200 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9780521707343
Ancient Egypt and the afterlife : the quest for immortality, 4-fold /
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Pages fold out horizontally and vertically.
"This is the first in the new Scala 4-fold series" -- Cover [page 4]
"Printed and bound by Editoriale Lloyd" -- Title page verso.
"Book created after the concept of the series Decouvertes Gallimard Hors Serie (France)" -- Title page verso. :
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm. :
185759293X :
https://search.lib.uiowa.edu/primo-explore/sourceRecord?vid=01IOWA&docId=01IOWA_ALMA21337595130002771
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Peace in Ancient Egypt.
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One of the world's oldest treaties provides the backdrop for a new analysis of the Egyptian concept of hetep (\'peace\'). To understand the full range of meaning of hetep , Peace in Ancient Egypt explores battles against Egypt's enemies, royal offerings to deities, and rituals of communing with the dead. Vanessa Davies argues that hetep is the result of action that is just, true, and in accord with right order ( maat ). Central to the concept of hetep are the issues of rhetoric and community. Beyond detailing the ancient Egyptian concept of hetep , it is hoped that this book will provide a useful framework that can be considered in relation to concepts of peace in other cultures.
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1 online resource. :
9789004380226
Guardian of Ancient Egypt : studies in honor of Zahi Hawass /
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To the Studies in Honor of Zahi Hawass contributed more than 100 authors. These 3 vols. edited 5 Egyptologists, preface wrote Khaled el-Enany, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt. Dr. Zahi Hawass is the most famous Egyptologist in the world. He is much more than his public persona, as the many wonderful tributes in this volume attest. He is an experienced archaeologist, a serious and significant scholar.00Zahi was a Senior and soon Chielf Inspector at Giza. He was a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania. Zahi today embodies a living history of modern Egyptology, especially in the field of pyramid studies. Studies include Zahiþs biography and bibliography.
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Festschrift for Zahi Hawass. :
3 volumes : illustrations, plans ; 27 cm. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9788073089788