Mysteries of Ancient Egypt: The World of Pyramids by the Nile: The World of Pyramids by the Nile

Author: Jean Vercoutter
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Publish Date: 2000-02-01
Features: This book is part of the GALLIARD publishing company's DECOUVERTES series (Chinese title "Journey of Discovery") in France. This series is a world-famous collection of cultural popular reading materials, renowned as the "new encyclopedia for the 21st century." This volume primarily introduces an overview and history of discovery regarding the world's oldest ancient Egyptian civilization, while also reflecting the development of world archaeology from a certain perspective. The book is divided into seven chapters: "The Vanished Pharaohs," "Ancient Travelers," "Crusaders on the Nile," "Monks and Collectors," "Adventurers and Thieves," "The Age of Scholars," and "Archaeologists Rescuing Egypt," accompanied by approximately 200 precious color illustrations. Appendices include Testimonies and Documents, Egyptian Gods, Ancient Egyptian Chronology, Image Catalog and Sources, and an Index.