Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

An introduction to the archaeology of Ancient Egypt

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

891494879

Responsibility statement

Kathryn A. Bard

Summary

"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"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

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor