Tutankhamen. Looted pyramids of ancient kings. The Valley of the Kings. Fewcivilizations excite the imagination like that of ancient Egypt. Yet to datethere has... » 

Tutankhamen. Looted pyramids of ancient kings. The Valley of the Kings. Fewcivilizations excite the imagination like that of ancient Egypt. Yet to datethere has been no comprehensive introduction to Egyptian archaeology.Thisskillfully organized book guides the reader from Egypt s prehistoric pastthrough the pharaonic dynasties and the GrecoRoman Period by providing anoverview of ancient Egyptian culture its monuments and civilization. The textis enriched by more than 120 color and black and white illustrations includingartifacts maps and site and building plans. This captivating book alsoincludes special sections on such topics of perennial interest as building thepyramids at Giza mummification and deciphering hieroglyphs.Covering Egyptianchronology language geography specific archaeological sites and the historyof Egyptology An Introduction to the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt is aninvaluable resource to students and interested lay people alike. «