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Ancient Nubia: African Kingdoms on the Nile

Marjorie Fisher ,  Peter Lacovara ,  Sue D'Auria ,  Salima Ikram

9789774164781

American Univ in Cairo


History; African history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Egyptian archaeology & Egyptology

Hardback

432 pages

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Gloriously illustrated and impressive in scope, this book represents a comprehensive overview of ancient Nubia. It opens with a thematic survey with contributors addressing topics such as the rediscovery of ancient Nubia and the development of archaeological work there, including the widespread destruction in the wake of the construction of the Aswan and Merowe dam, its physical geography, and historical outline. There follow chronological reviews of Nubia's art and architecture, chapters on cultural aspects such as religion, burial practices, texts, daily life, costume and pottery. The second half of the book consists of a gazetteer of sites, following the course of the Nile from North to South: descriptions of the archaeology are accompanied by plentiful plans and photos as well as notes on the history of their excavation.

Edited by:   Marjorie Fisher, Peter Lacovara, Salima Ikram, Sue D'Auria
Other:   Chester Higgins
Imprint:   American Univ in Cairo
Country of Publication:   Egypt
Dimensions:   Height: 38mm,  Width: 241mm,  Spine: 190mm
Weight:   2.517kg
ISBN:  

9789774164781


ISBN 10:   9774164784
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   February 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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<br>This beautifully illustrated volume offers the general reader a survey of this little-known civilization and is highly recommended. Library Journal<p><br>[B]rings the ancient unknown kingdom of Nubia alive through essays and beautiful photos. Booklist<p><br>

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