Download or read book A History of Egyptian Mummies written by Thomas Joseph Pettigrew and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Amazing History of Mummies and Tombs written by Fiona MacDonald and published by Armadillo. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the traditions that have surrounded death through the ages, with particular emphasis on the famous mummies and tombs of Ancient Egypt. You will also find out about Anglo-Saxon hoards, the Aztecs' smiling god of the Underworld, the terracotta soldiers guarding the first Chinese emperor, and the curses that are said to have befallen archaeologists who opened up sacred tombs. Discover how scientists piece together the lives of peoples of the past, and how some bodies have been preserved purely by chance - by natural forces.

Download or read book Mummies Death and Life in Ancient Egypt written by James Hamilton-Paterson and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1979 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text discusses the mummification processes used in ancient Egypt and their relevance and importance to the religious beliefs and elaborate funeral rites of the Egyptians.

Download or read book The Amazing World of Mummies written by Fiona Macdonald and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History.

Download or read book A history of Egyptian Mummies and an account of the worship and embalming of the sacred animals by the Egyptians written by Thomas Joseph Pettigrew and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mummies in Nineteenth Century America written by S.J. Wolfe and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work examines Egyptian mummies as artifacts in pre-1900 America: how they got here, what happened to them, and how they were perceived by the public and by archaeologists. Collected newspaper accounts and other documents reveal the progression of American interest in mummies as curiosities, commodities, and cultural lessons. Numerous mummies which no longer exist are identified, and commentary on mummy coffins and a discussion of methods of public exhibition are included.

Download or read book Mummies Tombs and Treasure written by Lila Perl and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a history and description of archaeological efforts to uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt.

Download or read book The Ancient Egyptians written by Louise Spilsbury and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering one of the most famous and studied civilizations in history, this enthralling volume will make accessible to young readers the grim secrets of this former empire, including embalming the dead, ruthless pharaohs, and the building of the pyramids. Through illustrations, full-color photographs, and gruesome sidebars, students will discover a whole new exciting side to history.

Download or read book Mummified written by Angela Stienne and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mummified explores the curious, unsettling and controversial cases of mummies held in French and British museums. From powdered mummies eaten as medicine to mummies unrolled in public, dissected for race studies and DNA-tested in modern laboratories, there is a lot more to these ancient remains than first meets the eye. This book takes you on a journey from Paris to London, Leicester and Manchester, from the apothecaries of the Middle Ages to the dissecting tables of the eighteenth century, and finally behind the screen of today’s computers, to revisit the stories of these bodies that have fascinated Europeans for so long. Mummified investigates matters of life and death, of collecting and viewing, and of interactions – sometimes violent and sometimes emotional – that question the essence of what makes us human.

Download or read book the valley of the golden mummies written by zahi hawass and published by American Univ in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The astonishing discovery of the Valley of the Golden Mummies in Bahariya Oasis, deep in the Western Desert of Egypt, is considered perhaps the most spectacular Egyptian archeological discovery since that of Tutankhamun's tomb. This vast site was uncovered by accident, when a donkey stumbled into the opening of one of the many underground tombs of a 2,000-year-old cemetery believed to cover approximately two square miles. Never before have so many mummies been discovered at a single site: multi-chambered tombs dating from the Roman period in Egypt held rows of mummies, many adorned with gilded masks and painted cases, others wrapped in linen. Whole families were found placed together. Jewelry, pottery, amulets, and other artifacts were also uncovered, and it is estimated that as many as 10,000 mummies may ultimately be uncovered from the site, which has escaped plunderers and is thus remarkably intact. Featuring some 250 color illustrations, most of which have never before been published, this exciting book reveals the lives, customs, and religious beliefs of this until now little-known community. As such, it will both fascinate and enthrall all those with an interest in the ancient history of Egypt.

Download or read book The Curious Case of Egypt s Mummies History Books for Kids Junior Scholars Edition Children s Ancient History written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientists have been amazed at how advanced Egyptian mummification was considering that the rest are still developing their own civilizations. Today, a lot of mummies hidden away for centuries have been discovered and their secrets revealed to the world. In this book, you will get to learn the secrets to mummification. Are you ready to be amazed? Then start reading today!

Download or read book The Mummies of Ancient Egypt written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures *Includes excerpts of ancient accounts *Includes a bibliography for further reading Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world's first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it's no wonder that today's world has so many Egyptologists. Given the abundance of funerary artifacts that have been found within the sands of Egypt, it sometimes seems as though the Egyptians were more concerned with the matters of the afterlife than they were with matters of the life they experienced from day to day. This is underscored most prominently by the pyramids, which have captured the world's imagination for centuries. The pyramids of Egypt are such recognizable symbols of antiquity that for millennia, people have made assumptions about what they are and why they exist, without full consideration of the various meanings these ancient symbolic structures have had over the centuries. Generations have viewed them as symbols of a lost past, which in turn is often portrayed as a world full of romance and mystery. This verbal meaning has become associated with the structures through the tourism industry, where intrigue obviously boosts ticket sales. In fact, the Egyptian pyramids are so old that they were also drawing tourists even in ancient times. In antiquity, the Great Pyramid of Giza was listed as one of Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, and it is the only one still surviving today. Today, Egyptian practices for death and the afterlife are intimately associated with mummies, which have both fascinated and terrified people for centuries. In countless movies, these preserved dead bodies from ancient times are often shown to be mystical creatures that come back from the dead to exact revenge. In the same vein, over the centuries, Egyptian society suggested that there was a tomb curse or "curse of the pharaohs" that ensured anyone who disturbed their tombs, including thieves and archaeologists, would suffer bad luck or even death. Naturally, there were warnings inscribed on the tombs of many buried Egyptians, typically made in an effort to deter grave robbers. One inscription dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE tomb of Khentika Ikhekhi reads, "As for all men who shall enter this my tomb... impure... there will be judgment... an end shall be made for him... I shall seize his neck like a bird... I shall cast the fear of myself into him." In reality, Egyptian mummies have been preserved throughout time due to the meticulous process that created them, and while Egyptian mummies are the most famous, there are preserved bodies from all around the world from across history. Some of these mummies were accidents of nature, while others were more intentional, preserved through human intervention. In Egypt, the first mummies seem to have been natural, but after their discovery, mummification became a time-honored tradition in this ancient civilization. The Mummies of Ancient Egypt: The History and Legacy of the Egyptians' Mummification Process examines the history and evolution of the Egyptians' practices, and how the mummification process came about and was perfected. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Egyptian mummies like never before.

Download or read book The Complete Royal Mummies of Ancient Egypt Part 3 written by Michael E. Habicht and published by epubli. This book was released on 2024-05-19 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Royal Mummies of Ancient Egypt: Identifications of Ancient Egyptian Royal Mummies and burials from the Old Kingdom to Modern Age re-assessed. Part 3: E-Book edition (shortened and adapted for E-reader) Bioarchaeological investigations of Ancient Egyptian Mummies: Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the royal mummies of ancient Egypt. This two-volume work presents the current state of knowledge on the identification of the royal mummies and offers an in-depth look at the complex scientific methodology used to unravel their secrets. Volume one guides you through the historical information, such as ancient restoration inscriptions applied by the priests of the Third Intermediate Period when repairing the mummies, as well as the changing techniques of mummification, which provide important clues to the dating and positioning of individuals within the various royal families. Numerous royal mummies are presented as individual case studies to give you a detailed insight into their identification. In the second volume you will find craniometric data, some rulers of the medieval period whose tombs have survived, as well as the khedives, sultans and kings of the modern period and their wives. In addition, you will find forensic facial reconstructions and other illustrations to help you gain an even more accurate picture of these fascinating personalities. The books are an indispensable reference work for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt and the fascinating world of royal mummies. Immerse yourself in the world of the pharaohs and discover the secrets of their mummies! The e-book is intended as a supplement for travelling and is therefore defined as volume 3

Download or read book An Essay on Egyptian Mummies written by Augustus Bozzi Granville and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Egyptian Mummies written by Delia Pemberton and published by Harcourt Brace. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Download or read book A History of Egyptian Mummies written by Thomas Joseph Pettigrew and published by . This book was released on 1834 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Mystery of the Albany Mummies written by Peter Lacovara and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Nile to the Hudson, the story of how two Egyptian mummies joined an American museum collection. In 1909, two mummies, one dating from the 21st Dynasty and the other from the Ptolemaic Period, arrived in Albany, New York. Purchased from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo by Albany businessman Samuel Brown for the Albany Institute of History & Art (AIHA), they have been on continuous exhibition since then and are the most popular, celebrated, and best remembered of the museum’s collections. The story of their discovery in the tombs at Deir el-Bahri and their subsequent purchase by Brown, transport by steamship from Cairo to New York City, and steamboat travel to Albany was covered extensively by the Albany newspapers, and visitors from school-aged children to senior citizens often recount stories about their first encounter with the Albany mummies. The Mystery of the Albany Mummies tells the fascinating tale of these two mummies, from their initial mummification in ancient Egypt, to their acquisition by the AIHA in 1909, and finally to 2013, when the mystery of their identities was uncovered through the intersection of historical scholarship, science, and technology. In the book, which draws on the Institute’s 2013–2014 exhibition “GE Presents: The Mystery of the Albany Mummies,” scholars from around the world use new scholarship, scientific methods, and medical technology to determine the ages, sexes, occupations, and lifestyles of these two ancient denizens of the AIHA. “A delightful and engaging tale about the final voyage of an Egyptian mummy, now housed in the AIHA. The inclusion of the highlights of the Albany museum’s Egyptian collection, which are lavishly illustrated, and the accompanying essays provide a wonderful exploration of the history of collecting, and the links between Egypt and America on economic, sociocultural, and mystical levels. A feast for both the eyes and the mind!” — Salima Ikram, author of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction “The Mystery of the Albany Mummies is a lively and authoritative account of a journey of scientific discovery. The two Egyptian mummies and their coffins in the AIHA have been a source of fascination to visitors ever since they were brought from Cairo in 1909, but, as this book explains, it is only in the last decade that they have yielded up their most intriguing secrets. Illustrated with a range of artifacts from the Albany collection, the text reconstructs the vanished world in which these individuals lived over two thousand years ago. It is an object-lesson in presenting accurate and specialized knowledge to a wide audience in an attractive and accessible way.” — John H. Taylor, Assistant Keeper, Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan at the British Museum “A must read for scholars, history buffs, and museum-lovers alike, the story of the Albany mummies is a case study in how the intersection of scholarship and technology can provide us with a glimpse into the ancient past.” — Kara M. Cooney, author of The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut’s Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt