Golden Mummies of Egypt

Interpreting Identities from the Graeco-Roman Period

Campbell Price, Julia Thorne

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Manchester University Press
13 July 2023

Museums & museology; Egyptian archaeology & Egyptology

Golden Mummies of Egypt presents new insights and a rich perspective on beliefs about the afterlife during an era when Egypt was part of the Greek and Roman worlds (c. 300 BCE–200 CE). This beautifully illustrated book, featuring photography by Julia Thorne, accompanies Manchester Museum’s first-ever international touring exhibition. Golden Mummies of Egypt is a visually spectacular exhibition that offers visitors unparalleled access to the museum’s outstanding collection of Egyptian and Sudanese objects – one of the largest in the UK.

By: Campbell Price
Illustrated by: Julia Thorne
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 285mm, Width: 235mm,
ISBN: 9781526172716
ISBN 10: 1526172712
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 13 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Campell Price is Curator of Egypt and Sudan at Manchester Museum -- .

Reviews for Golden Mummies of Egypt: Interpreting Identities from the Graeco-Roman Period

‘Golden mummies of Egypt presents a rich perspective on Egyptian mummies and western approaches to them. Based around an exhibition of Manchester Museum’s collection and informed by the history of its development, Campbell Price’s treatment, with beautiful photographs by Julia Thorne, offers many new insights into ancient practices and their modern interpreters.’ John Baines, Emeritus Professor of Egyptology, University of Oxford -- .