Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt

Author: Emily Teeter

Publisher: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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Emily Teter, research associate at the Institute, has selected 62 works from the over 25,000 in the Egyptian collection at the Oriental Institute at the U. of Chicago to provide the general reader and visitor with a sample of the breadth and significance of this little published collection. In addition to the royal portraits and relief sculpture commonly associated with Egyptian art, some more unusual works are included, such as lamps, grooming implements, and games. A history of the collection, especially the role of James Henry Breasted, begins the volume. A glossary, bibliography, map, chronology, and three indexes are included. Distributed in the US by the David Brown Book Company. Annotation ♭2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).


Tools and Treasures of Ancient Egypt

Tools and Treasures of Ancient Egypt

Author: Matt Doeden

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1541507991

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Have you ever heard of hieroglyphics? Do you know what a mummy is? All these things came from ancient Egypt. More than four thousand years ago, the ancient Egyptians created tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Egyptians lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!


The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome

The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome

Author: Stella Caldwell

Publisher: Weldon Owen International

Published: 2022-08-30

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13:

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Step back in time 2,000 years to visit the powerful Roman Empire. Every page reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story—from gladiator battles with lions; chariot races for vast cheering crowds; and mock naval ship battles in flooded auditoriums, to mythical tales of magic and monsters; gods and goddesses for every occasion; and wondrous feasts in fantastical gardens. Learn about Ancient Rome’s fast-food joints, the original multi-tool pocketknife, and how some escaped Pompeii’s legendary volcanic eruption. DOZENS OF ARTIFACTS: Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a gladiator’s sword to the original multi-tool pocketknife. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of Ancient Rome. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Ancient Roman treasures in an easy-to-read Layout that will enthrall amateur historians of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Birds, and more!


Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt

Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt

Author: Zahi A. Hawass

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13:

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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is Home to some of the most exquisite artifacts in existence, yet many of these wonders have never been seen outside Egypt. Now, for the first time, world-famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass takes readers on a tour of these long-lost antiquities and shares the adventures that led to their discoveries. Readers will marvel at the astonishing stories behind these dazzling treasures -- from the leg-endary unearthing of the tomb of boy king Tutankhamun, who ruled Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, to the modern-day photographer who discovered a royal burial shaft when he tripped over it while setting up his tripod. Many of the fabulous antiquities featured here were left to languish in storerooms all over the country and only recently were rediscovered. Hawass provides invaluable insights into what they meant to ancient Egyptians and what they now signify to us in the 21st century. Featuring exquisite photographs and enlightening commentary, Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt will delight Egyptophiles and history buffs and shed new light on some of the great mysteries of this ancient civilization. Book jacket.


Treasures of Ancient Egypt

Treasures of Ancient Egypt

Author: Nigel Fletcher-Jones

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781782748595

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Ancient Egypt was the cradle of modern civilization, where powerful pharaohs built great cities on the banks of the Nile, and thousands labored to build lavish tombs and temples. Through beautiful color photographs and expert text, Treasures of Ancient Egypt tells the stories of the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and the artifacts--from golden amulets to mummies, wall paintings to statues--discovered there.


Treasures of the Pharaohs

Treasures of the Pharaohs

Author: Delia Pemberton

Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844839759

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"A celebration of the greatest art and monuments of ancient Egypt through a collection of colour photographs, including wall paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and mummies"--Cover.


Egyptian Treasures

Egyptian Treasures

Author: Catherine Chambers

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2009-07-01

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1408112981

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From secret tunnels to the temples of the dead: discover the hidden treasures of Ancient Egypt!


Threat to Ancient Egyptian Treasures

Threat to Ancient Egyptian Treasures

Author: Jim Whiting

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1545749752

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Ancient Egypt has always fascinated people. Pyramids from that civilization still tower hundreds of feet into the air. Museums featuring mummies attract large crowds. Countless numbers of tourists flock to Egypt to view historical sites that date back thousands of years. These historical sites are in danger today. Some of the reasons are natural. For example, sandstorms rip across the desert, acting like sandpaper on the stone monuments. Others, such as air pollution and flooding, are the result of human activity. People have also broken into the ancient sites and stolen the treasures inside. Many people are concerned about losing these ancient treasures. Find out what they are doing to stamp out the dangers that threaten the priceless reminders of Egypt's glorious past.