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The Lost Tombs of Thebes: Life in Paradise by Zahi Hawass (2009, Hardcover DJ)
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eBay item number:364819508959
Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Picture Book
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Foldout Spreads
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- China
- ISBN
- 9780500051597
- Book Title
- Lost Tombs of Thebes : Ancient Egypt: Life in Paradise
- Item Length
- 13.7in
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.3in
- Genre
- History, Social Science
- Topic
- Archaeology, Civilization, Middle East / Egypt (See Also Ancient / Egypt)
- Item Width
- 10.5in
- Item Weight
- 87.6 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
About this product
Product Information
Illuminates the intriguing and mysterious landscape of Thebes and the lives of the nobles who lived there in Egypt's Golden Age. The foothills of the Theban massif, not far from Egypt's Valley of the Kings, are filled with hundreds of impressive tombs from the New Kingdom belonging to the people who served the pharaohs. Just a handful are open to the public; many others are closed and can be visited only by scholars; still others have been hidden under villages built over the past centuries and have only recently been discovered. Written by world-renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass and illustrated with spectacular new photographs by Sandro Vannini, this new book gives an unprecedented access to these largely inaccessible tombs. It reveals some of the most exquisite examples of Egyptian art to be found anywhere in the land of the Nile, reflecting the aristocratic status of the tombs' owners. At the heart of the book, three major chapters examine the glorious paintings and exquisitely sculpted reliefs that depict daily life on earth and life in paradise. Other chapters place the tomb owners in their historical context, explore the architecture and construction of the tombs, display the lavish burial equipment, and discuss the vital ongoing work of restoration and conservation. A reference section includes maps, plans, and a checklist of tombs.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
ISBN-10
0500051593
ISBN-13
9780500051597
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72651981
Product Key Features
Book Title
Lost Tombs of Thebes : Ancient Egypt: Life in Paradise
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Archaeology, Civilization, Middle East / Egypt (See Also Ancient / Egypt)
Publication Year
2009
Genre
History, Social Science
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
13.7in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
10.5in
Item Weight
87.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Dt62.T6
Reviews
A clear and scholarly narrative of the tombs of the officials or nobles of the Pharaohs in the New Kingdom period.... The acclaimed Italian photographer, Sandro Vannini, provides the magnificent large format images in this beautiful book., "Exquisitely detailed color photographs. " "The 'book experience' is actually superior to the empirical one, especially when objects and monuments are presented as they are in these photos with flawless lighting and minutely focused amazing details." "Spectacular…. Highly recommended for anyone, general or specialist, with an interest in ancient Egypt." "Exquisitely detailed color photographs of mural and wall carvings record the religious and social scene in Egypt thirty-six centuries ago, as experienced not by pharaohs, but by lesser court figures, viziers, generals, architects, and priests." "A clear and scholarly narrative of the tombs of the officials or nobles of the Pharaohs in the New Kingdom period.... The acclaimed Italian photographer, Sandro Vannini, provides the magnificent large format images in this beautiful book.", Spectacular.... Highly recommended for anyone, general or specialist, with an interest in ancient Egypt., Exquisitely detailed color photographs of mural and wall carvings record the religious and social scene in Egypt thirty-six centuries ago, as experienced not by pharaohs, but by lesser court figures, viziers, generals, architects, and priests., The 'book experience' is actually superior to the empirical one, especially when objects and monuments are presented - as they are in these photos - with flawless lighting and minutely focused amazing details.
Illustrated by
Vannini, Sandro
Copyright Date
2009
Lccn
2008-911979
Dewey Decimal
932
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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