An introduction to the archaeology of Ancient Egypt / Kathryn A. Bard.

Author/creator Bard, Kathryn A.
Format Electronic
EditionSecond edition.
Publication InfoHoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2014.
Description1 online resource.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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Abstract "This student-friendly introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt guides readers from the Paleolithic to the Greco-Roman periods, and has now been updated to include recent discoveries and new illustrations. Superbly illustrated with photographs, maps, and site plans, with additional illustrations in this new edition. Organized into 11 chapters, covering: the history of Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology; prehistoric and pharaonic chronology and the ancient Egyptian language; geography, resources, and environment; and seven chapters organized chronologically and devoted to specific archaeological sites and evidence. Includes sections on salient topics such as the constructing the Great Pyramid at Giza and the process of mummification"-- Provided by publisher.
Abstract "Organized into 11 chapters, covering: the history of Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology; prehistoric and pharaonic chronology and the ancient Egyptian language; geography, resources, and environment; and seven chapters organized chronologically and devoted to specific archaeological sites and evidence"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
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Issued in other formPrint version: Bard, Kathryn A. Introduction to the archaeology of Ancient Egypt Second edition. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2014 9780470673362
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2014038523
ISBN9781118896112 (ePub)
ISBN9781118896037 (Adobe PDF)