A scholarly examination of burial rites and tomb development explains how Egyptian mummies were preserved, wrapped, decorated, and sheltered for eternity
Salima Ikram Livres
Salima Ikram est une experte de premier plan en momies animales et en archéologie funéraire égyptienne. Alliant une passion pour le passé à un engagement pour sa préservation future, elle met en lumière le monde méconnu des momies animales. Son travail explore les pratiques funéraires de l'Égypte ancienne, fusionnant la rigueur scientifique avec des récits captivants qui plongent le lecteur dans les mystères de cette civilisation antique. Ikram enrichit notre compréhension de l'Égypte ancienne grâce à ses publications faisant autorité et à ses présentations engageantes.
This comprehensive introduction to ancient Egypt covers essential aspects such as geography, history, society, religion, and culture. It serves as a foundational resource for understanding the complexities of this ancient civilization, providing insights into its development and significance throughout history.
Death and Burial in Ancient Egypt
- 252pages
- 9 heures de lecture
A Book Riot 100 Must-Read Book on Ancient History Death, burial, and the afterlife were as important to the ancient Egyptians as how they lived. This well-illustrated book explores all aspects of death in ancient Egypt, including beliefs of the afterlife, mummification, the protection of the body, tombs and their construction and decoration, funerary goods, and the funeral itself. It also addresses the relationship between the living and the dead, and the magico-religious interaction of these two in ancient Egyptian culture.Salima Ikram's own experience with experimental mummification and funerary archaeology lends the book many completely original and provocative insights. In addition, a full survey of current development in the field makes this a unique book that combines all aspects of death and burial in ancient Egypt into one volume.
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