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Ancient Egypt : an illustrated reference to the myths, religions, pyramids and temples of the land of the pharaohs

Oakes, Lorna.

Ancient Egypt : an illustrated reference to the myths, religions, pyramids and temples of the land of the pharaohs - New York : Barnes & Noble, 2003. - 512 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A guide to the mythology and religion of ancient Egypt, and to the temples and tombs of the world's first great civilization. A chronology of ancient Egypt charts the events of a society that flourished for three millennia. A guide to the most famous burial sites, including Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings. A tour of sacred centers from the mortuary temples of the pharaohs to those dedicated to the many gods and goddesses. Illustrated with more than 900 color photographs. -- Publisher.

0760749434 9780760749432


Mythology, Egyptian.


Egypt--Civilization--To 332 B.C.

BL2441.3 / .O25 2003

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