A Guide To The First And Second Egyptian Rooms: Predynastic Antiquities, Mummies, Mummy-Cases And Other Objects Connected With The Funeral Rites Of The Ancient Egyptians

Budge Sir, Professor E A Wallis

ISBN 10: 1162927534 / ISBN 13: 9781162927534

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Guide To The First And Second Egyptian Rooms: Predynastic Antiquities, Mummies, Mummy-Cases And Other Objects Connected With The Funeral Rites Of The Ancient Egyptians
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1162927534
• ISBN 13: 9781162927534
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""A Guide To The First And Second Egyptian Rooms"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by E.A. Wallis Budge, an expert in Egyptology. The book provides detailed descriptions of the artifacts and relics found in the first and second Egyptian rooms of the British Museum, with a focus on predynastic antiquities, mummies, mummy-cases, and other objects connected with the funeral rites of the ancient Egyptians. The guidebook is organized into several sections, each detailing a different aspect of ancient Egyptian culture and history, such as the gods and goddesses worshipped by the Egyptians, the various types of mummies and their preparation, and the significance of the different symbols and hieroglyphics found on the artifacts. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

E. A. Wallis Budge, the author of numerous books, was once the Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiques in the British Museum.