Ancient Egyptian Tombs
Download or Read eBook Ancient Egyptian Tombs PDF written by Steven Snape and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Steven Snape |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2011-06-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781444393736 |
ISBN-13 | : 1444393731 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ancient Egyptian Tombs by : Steven Snape
Book excerpt: This book explores the development of tombs as a cultural phenomenon in ancient Egypt and examines what tombs reveal about ancient Egyptian culture and Egyptians' belief in the afterlife. Investigates the roles of tombs in the development of funerary practices Draws on a range of data, including architecture, artifacts and texts Discusses tombs within the context of everyday life in Ancient Egypt Stresses the importance of the tomb as an eternal expression of the self