
The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt
Richard H. Wilkinson(Author)
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 12. January 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-500-28396-7 (ISBN)
Description
The temples of ancient Egypt include the largest and some of the most impressive religious monuments the world has ever known. Mansions of the gods, models of Egypt and of the universe, focal points for worship, great treasure houses and islands of order in a cosmic ocean of chaos - the temples were all these things and more. Richard Wilkinson traces their development from the earliest times, looking at every aspect of their construction, decoration, symbolism and function. From the Delta to Nubia, all of Egypt's surviving temples - ranging from the gargantuan temple of Amun at Karnak, to minuscule shrines such as the oasis Oracle of Siwa, where Alexander went to hear himself proclaimed god - are discussed and illustrated here.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
362 Illustrations, black and white; 173 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
920 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-28396-7 (9780500283967)
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Richard H. Wilkinson
The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt
Book
05/2000
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€50.94
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Person
Richard H. Wilkinson is an archaeologist in the field of Egyptology. He is Regents Professor Emeritus at the
University of Arizona and founding director of the University of Arizona Egyptian Expedition.
University of Arizona and founding director of the University of Arizona Egyptian Expedition.
Content
Introduction * 1. Houses of Eternity * 2. Buildings Fit for Gods * 3. Worlds Within Worlds * 4. Between Heaven and Earth * 5. Temples of Gods and Kings