This work combines a guide with a cultural history. The first section, which provides a background to ancient Egypt, its institutions and its people, is fully cross-referenced to the sights described in the remaining chapters. There are itineraries, not only of the most significant Pharaonic remains, but also Christian sites and the Islamic monuments around Cairo. Major monuments and accessible sites which are off the beaten track receive detailed surveys, written to give readers an insight into the purposes these monuments served along with basic descriptions of what remains to be seen today. Over 200 area maps, site plans and photographs are supplied for readers' orientation and to highlight the most important features of the monuments. There is also practical advice for visitors on transportation, food, lodging and local custom.

A Guide to Ancient Egypt

Travel

Murnane, William J.

Africa

Penguin??Books

Itineraries include significant pharaonic remains, Christian sites, and (new to this edition) the Islamic monuments around Cairo. This updated classic by a distinguished Egyptologist also covers sites only recently opened to visitors, such as the Nubian temples on the shores of Lake Nasser. Advises on food, lodging, transportation, and local custom. 189 figures. 25 b&amp;w photos. 19 maps.

Guide to Ancient Egypt, The Penguin: Revised Edition

History

Middle East

This work combines a guide with a cultural history. The first section, which provides a background to ancient Egypt, its institutions and its people, is fully cross-referenced to the sights described in the remaining chapters. There are itineraries, not only of the most significant Pharaonic remains, but also Christian sites and the Islamic monuments around Cairo. Major monuments and accessible sites which are off the beaten track receive detailed surveys, written to give readers an insight into the purposes these monuments served along with basic descriptions of what remains to be seen today. Over 200 area maps, site plans and photographs are supplied for readers' orientation and to highlight the most important features of the monuments. There is also practical advice for visitors on transportation, food, lodging and local custom.

The guide to ancient Egypt

New York, N.Y. : Facts on File, Inc.

An exploration of the significance of the wars of Sety I and of the general pattern of Egyptian-Hittite relations, which culminated first in the battle of Kadesh and finally in the treaty enacted during the reign of Ramesses II.

The road to Kadesh: A historical interpretation of the battle reliefs of King Sety I at Karnak (Studies in ancient oriental civilization)

Ancient Civilizations

Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

An exploration of the significance of the wars of Sety I and of the general pattern of Egyptian-Hittite relations, which culminated first in the battle of Kadesh and finally in the treaty enacted during the reign of Ramesses II.

The Road to Kadesh: A Historical Interpretation of the Battle Reliefs of King Sety I at Karnak (Studies in Ancient Oriental Civilization)

The Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago

This volume provides lavish details on the New Kingdom remains from the Nubian sites of Qustul and Adindan. Nubia prospered, as it was more closely tied to Egypt during this period of its history than at any other time. The Egyptian influence and Nubia's prosperity are clearly depicted in the burials. William J. Murnane contributes a chapter on inscribed stela; Lanny Bell aids in a unique presentation of inscribed coffin fragments; John Darnell lends his expertise in the reading of the glyptic on scarabs; and Emily Teeter's advice on presentation makes this volume an extremely valuable addition to an Egyptologist's library.

Excavations Between Abu Simbel and the Sudan Frontier, Part 6: New Kingdom Remains from Cemeteries R, V, S, and W at Qustul and Cemetery K at Adindan (Oriental Institute Nubian Expedition)

Williams, Bruce B.

Texts from the Amarna Period in Egypt (Writings from the Ancient World, (Cloth), No 5)

Meltzer, Edmund S.

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Texts from the Amarna Period in Egypt (Writings from the Ancient World. Society of Biblical Literat)

Society of Biblical Literature

Originally published as the Penguin Guide to Ancient Egypt, William Murnane's highly-acclaimed book has been fully revised and updated by Professor Aidan Dodson. This new edition will bring Murnane's engaging yet rigorous learning to a new audience, complete with a chapter on the wonderful medieval architecture of Cairo, and extensive practical information. 
The book combines up-to-date guidebook information with a compact yet wide-ranging cultural history. It contains: * A complete background to Ancient Egypt, including its people and institutions * Descriptions of the sites, all fully cross-referenced to the text * Itineraries of the most significant Pharaonic remains, Christian sites and Islamic monuments around Cairo * Detailed surveys of major monuments and accessible sites off the beaten track * Over 200 area maps, plans and photographs * Practical information for transportation, food, lodging and local customs

The Ancient Egypt Guide (Interlink Guide)

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Standing at the heart of Karnak Temple, the Great Hypostyle Hall is a forest of 134 giant sandstone columns enclosed by massive walls. Sety I built the Great Hypostyle Hall ca. 1300 BCE and decorated the northern wing with exquisite bas reliefs. After his death, his successor Ramesses II completed the southern wing mostly in sunk relief. This volume provides full translation, epigraphic analysis, and photographic documentation of the elaborate wall reliefs inside the Hall. This vast trove of ritual art and texts attest to the richness and vitality of Egyptian civilization at the height of its imperial power. The present volume builds upon and serves as a companion to an earlier volume of drawings of the wall scenes made by Harold H. Nelson in the 1950s and edited for publication by William J. Murnane in 1981.

The Great Hypostyle Hall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak. Vol 1, Parts 2 and 3: Translation and Commentary (Oriental Institute Publications)

Brand, Peter J.

Feleg, Rosa Erika

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