The Egypt Of The Pharaohs: At The Cairo Museum
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Step into the golden world of the ancient Nile, where gods walked among mortals and civilization reached extraordinary heights — The Egypt of the Pharaohs at the Cairo Museum is an authoritative and visually magnificent journey through one of the world's greatest collections of ancient Egyptian treasures. Renowned Egyptologist Jean-Pierre Corteggiani guides the reader through the Cairo Museum's priceless artefacts, from the gilded splendours of Tutankhamun's burial chamber to monumental statuary, sacred papyri, and jewelled ceremonial objects that chronicle thousands of years of dynastic rule. Accompanied by the stunning photography of Jean-François Gout, each image captures the artistry and spiritual power of a civilisation that defined the ancient world, while a preface by the distinguished scholar Jean Leclant lends further academic authority to the volume. Corteggiani writes with the precision of a seasoned archaeologist and the passion of a true devotee, illuminating the theological, political, and cultural currents that shaped pharaonic Egypt across its many dynasties. The text presents each object not merely as an artefact but as a portal into a living society — its beliefs, its rituals, and its remarkable feats of engineering and artistic genius. Translated into English by Anthony Roberts, this handsome volume stands as an essential reference for scholars, students, and lovers of antiquity alike, leaving the reader to wonder what further secrets still lie buried beneath the desert sands.
Author: Jean-Pierre Corteggiani
Format: Hardback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Step into the golden world of the ancient Nile, where gods walked among mortals and civilization reached extraordinary heights — The Egypt of the Pharaohs at the Cairo Museum is an authoritative and visually magnificent journey through one of the world's greatest collections of ancient Egyptian treasures. Renowned Egyptologist Jean-Pierre Corteggiani guides the reader through the Cairo Museum's priceless artefacts, from the gilded splendours of Tutankhamun's burial chamber to monumental statuary, sacred papyri, and jewelled ceremonial objects that chronicle thousands of years of dynastic rule. Accompanied by the stunning photography of Jean-François Gout, each image captures the artistry and spiritual power of a civilisation that defined the ancient world, while a preface by the distinguished scholar Jean Leclant lends further academic authority to the volume. Corteggiani writes with the precision of a seasoned archaeologist and the passion of a true devotee, illuminating the theological, political, and cultural currents that shaped pharaonic Egypt across its many dynasties. The text presents each object not merely as an artefact but as a portal into a living society — its beliefs, its rituals, and its remarkable feats of engineering and artistic genius. Translated into English by Anthony Roberts, this handsome volume stands as an essential reference for scholars, students, and lovers of antiquity alike, leaving the reader to wonder what further secrets still lie buried beneath the desert sands.