Narrative of the Operations and Recent Discoveries Within the Pyramids, Temples, Tombs, and Excavations, in Egypt and Nubia, Vol. 1 of 2: And of a Journey to the Coast of the Red Sea, in Search of the - Hardcover

G. Belzoni

9780265463246: Narrative of the Operations and Recent Discoveries Within the Pyramids, Temples, Tombs, and Excavations, in Egypt and Nubia, Vol. 1 of 2: And of a Journey to the Coast of the Red Sea, in Search of the

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ISBN 10: 0265463246 ISBN 13: 9780265463246

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unearthing Egypt’s secrets with a fearless 19th‑century explorer

A firsthand narrative of Belzoni’s valiant travels across Egypt and Nubia, from opening the great pyramids to retrieving the famed bust of Memnon for the British Museum. This edition presents his detailed discoveries, methods, and reflections on the ancient world.

The volume follows a life spent chasing antiquities—from Thebes to Ghizeh, and from the Nile’s edge to the Red Sea coast at Berenice. You’ll read about the works and places he visited, the challenges of moving immense monuments, and the early exploration that shaped modern understandings of Egypt’s temples, tombs, and deserts. The narrative blends travel adventure with careful observation, offering a window into how 19th‑century explorers documented and shared their findings.

A front‑row view of major discoveries, including pyramids, tombs, and temples.
Real‑world details of handling colossal statues and moving antiquities by boat and on land.
Practical notes on the landscape, ruins, and the peoples encountered during these expeditions.
Context for how early explorers interpreted Egypt’s remains and what was learned at the time.

Ideal for readers drawn to travel adventure, ancient Egypt, and the history of archaeology.

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