In his section we will have reviews of various archological and historical books.
Details: 185 x 150 mm, 48 pages Illustrations: 52 colour
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN(s): 0 7141 3105 9
This attractively designed and colourfully illustrated little book offers a brief overview of the whole history of Egyptian mummification. With clear pictures and short, informative text the book describes a range of Egyptian mummies, from early people whose bodies were accidentally dried out in the hot desert sand, to the amazing mummies of the New Kingdom, whose every fingernail and hair has been perfectly preserved. Last of all come the mummies of Roman Egypt, with their beautiful and detailed realistic portrait masks. The book also shows a range of coffins, masks and grave goods, building up a fascinating picture of mummification in Ancient Egypt.
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