A scholarly examination of burial rites and tomb development explains how Egyptian mummies were preserved, wrapped, decorated, and sheltered for eternity
Salima Ikram Libri
Salima Ikram è un'esperta di spicco in mummie animali e archeologia funeraria egizia. Combinando una passione per il passato con l'impegno a preservarlo per il futuro, porta alla luce il poco conosciuto mondo delle mummie animali. Il suo lavoro approfondisce le pratiche funerarie dell'antico Egitto, fondendo il rigore accademico con narrazioni avvincenti che immergono il lettore nei misteri di questa antica civiltà. Ikram arricchisce la nostra comprensione dell'antico Egitto attraverso le sue pubblicazioni autorevoli e presentazioni coinvolgenti.
This comprehensive introduction to ancient Egypt covers essential aspects such as geography, history, society, religion, and culture. It serves as a foundational resource for understanding the complexities of this ancient civilization, providing insights into its development and significance throughout history.
Death and Burial in Ancient Egypt
- 252pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
A Book Riot 100 Must-Read Book on Ancient History Death, burial, and the afterlife were as important to the ancient Egyptians as how they lived. This well-illustrated book explores all aspects of death in ancient Egypt, including beliefs of the afterlife, mummification, the protection of the body, tombs and their construction and decoration, funerary goods, and the funeral itself. It also addresses the relationship between the living and the dead, and the magico-religious interaction of these two in ancient Egyptian culture.Salima Ikram's own experience with experimental mummification and funerary archaeology lends the book many completely original and provocative insights. In addition, a full survey of current development in the field makes this a unique book that combines all aspects of death and burial in ancient Egypt into one volume.
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