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This book lists the dossiers of the holders of the Middle Kingdom regular military titles: chief overseer of the army, overseer of the army, secretary to the army, commander of the crew of the ruler, commander-in-chief of the city regiment, commander of the city regiment, soldier of the crew of the ruler, solder of the city regiment, warrior, controller of guards, guard of the ruler, guard of the first battalion, guard of the palace approach, guard, bowmen, overseer of soldiers. The dossiers, which are presented in alphabetical order, also contain lists of the sources in which the title holder is attested, as well as data concerning the family members, and a selected bibliography. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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A study of the texts and artifacts which pertain to the cult of the god Min from the pre-dynastic to the Old Kingdom. ... Read more

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Egyptian faience is a hallmark of ancient Egypt culture and is probably known to everyone who has visited the Egyptian gallery of a museum.This book examines the technology of making this vitreous material and outlines its long history, which stretches from early Predynastic times to the end of the pharonic Egypt and beyond.The range of uses found for faience is examined and some of the reasons for its popularity discussed.The author then examines the related technology of glass making and working.Glass has a much shorter history, flourishing only in the New Kingdom before declining again, not to find popularity until much later times.Although glass was relatively rare, Egyptian glass makers were able to produce many masterpieces, and the making and development of these forms are described, along with the archaeological evidence for sites where glass or faience were made. ... Read more

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an excellent resource
While writing an research paper on the history of Egyptian glasswork, this was easily the best printed resource I found. It is succinct, packed with black and white photos and illustrations, and discusses the changes in technique and style over time.

f\egyptian faience and glass
A very useful book for anyone interested in egyptian faience, and glass, or someone who collects egyptian ushaptis.

informative little book for everyone
Ancient Egyptian faience is a marvel to look at, leading to the question of how they were made such a beauty. This book answers it brilliantly, and also details the history of the vitreous materials from the Predynasticonwards. Items made included amulets and large vessels : Why were they made? How was glass manufactured ? The perceived mysteries behind the AncientEgyptian masterpieces are themselves explained in this masterful book.Required reading for laypeople and scholars.

Back to origins
This is a book full on knowledge, that tempts you into a thirst for more. You can almost feel the peices described and imagine the surroundings of ancient times. After reading the book I had a strong earge to go back tobasics' and follow the ancient ways with new enllightement. Many thanks toPaul. ... Read more

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The Middle Kingdom (c.1940-1640 BC) was a golden age of Ancient Egyptian writing. This pioneering book is the first comprehensive study of this literary legacy. The status of literature is controversial in many ancient civilizations, and Middle Kingdom poems have often been regarded as propaganda for the ruling dynasty. This study radically reassesses their cultural role, drawing on recent studies of the individual texts, some by the author, and on general developments in literary criticism, to argue that they were entertainments that voiced potentially dissident views while also being integral to elite culture. The book explores literature's status as a differentiated form of discourse, suggesting what social practices made its role possible and offering an innovative model for the reader's engagement with these subtle and complex ancient works. The book also surveys the social and ideological context of literature and proposes readings of the main tales, discourses, and teachings. The conclusion sets the readings in a broad context, while an appendix surveys the entire range of surviving texts. ... Read more

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On January 6, 1907 a mysterious tomb was uncovered in the Valley of the Kings by English archaeologist Edward R. Ayrton, digging on behalf of Theodore M. Davis. Initially identified as the burial of Amenophis III's queen, Tiye (Tîyi), on the basis of a spectacular gilded shrine which formed part of the burial equipment, the body itself was later recognized as that of a man buried in a coffin adapted for the use of an Amarna-period pharaoh. Was this the mummy of Akhenaten himself, as some at the time believed? Or the body of Akhenaten's mysterious co-regent, Smenkhkare? Almost a century later, Tomb 55 (as it is now generally known) continues to baffle archaeologist and Egyptologist alike. The Tomb of Queen Tîyi, which first appeared in 1910, was Davis's official account of the enigmatic Tomb 55 discovery, and remains a crucial source both for the Amarna period and for Valley of the Kings studies generally. It is here republished with Davis's equally fundamental The Tomb of Siphtah, which details the excavator's discoveries of 1905-7 - among them the extraordinary 'animal tombs' and the 'Gold Tomb', one of the greatest caches of 19th Dynasty jewelry ever found. ... Read more

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KV55 and other tombs.Pertinent to the DNA of Tutankhaten
This book is a reprint of two reports by Davis, who early in the 20th century excavated several tombs in the Valley of the Kings.In particular, one of the tombs is the infamous KV55 which has been a source of much speculation about the mummy, sarcophagus, and other items found there. This tomb was first believed to be the tomb of Tiye, queen of Amenhotep III, mother of Akhenaten and grandmother of Tutankhamen.Wrong.The mummy turned out to be male and much speculation occurred about who it might be.The Discovery Channel program on February 21, 2010, about the DNA of Tutankhamen, disclosed the unknown mummy to be Akhenaten himself, the father of Tutankhamen.The other tombs included in this book are KV47 of Queen Taworset and Pharaoh Sipath; the animal tombs 50, 51, and 52; and 56, the Gold Tomb.This fine edition is published in a large format on glossy paper and has a discussion of the finds, with hieroglyph inscriptions from items in the tombs, translated.There are many black and white photos. While much more is known today about these tombs, this early discussion carries the excitement of discovery, and some details not easily available elsewhere.A forward by Nicholas Reeves refers to his book (with Richard Wilkinson): The Complete Valley of the Kings, Tombs and Treasures of Egypt's Greatest Pharaohs, which is a treasure trove on the subject.


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covers philology, archaeology, biblical studies and religion
This book is a special edition for the 25th anniversary of the Hebrew University. The subject and nature of the articles and lecture transcripts include philology, archaeology, biblical studies and religion. It isdivided into 3 parts, the first containing articles written by friends andformer students, some of which are renowned scholars; the second partoffers lectures in memory of the late Father Couroyer, on the subject'Reality versus Poetry in the Narration of the Exodus in Biblical andEgyptian sources'; and finally the third part provides lectures on 'Sin,punishment and forgiveness in Ancient Egypt'. Well organized and wellpresented, it is recommended for the interested scholar. ... Read more

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Fourteen leading Egyptologists, al delegates to the International Conference on the Valley of the Kings (Highclere Castle, June 1990) are contributors to this collection of papers. Commissioned to mark the 75th anniversary of the start of work in the Royal burial ground by the fifth Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter, the contributions present an up-to-date review of the developments in excavation, mapping and research in the Valley. ... Read more

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The Seventh annual Current Research in Egyptology Symposium (CRE 2006) was held on 6-8 April 2006, at the University of Oxford, and brought together graduate and postgraduate students of Egyptology from institutions world-wide. A total of 44 students presented their new and on-going research on a variety of topics including archaeology, art and architecture, history and society, literature and language, religion, museum studies, scientific analysis, history of Egyptology and 'egyptomania,' spanning the entire period of Egyptian history from Predynastic to Coptic times. The papers published here cover the same wide range of research areas and multi-disciplinary approaches. ... Read more

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The fourth annual Current Research in Egyptology Symposium (CRE 2003) was held on 18-19 January 2003, at the Institute of Archaeology, UCL, and brought together graduate students of Egyptology from a range of institutions.In total, 27 papers were presented, 13 of which are published here. These illustrate a range of subject areas and approaches; an underlying theme, though, is apparent; a greater degree of reflexivity and a wider engagement with interdisciplinary research. ... Read more