Models of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

By Professor H E Winlock and Herbert Eustis Winlock

Book Overview

""Models of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt: From the Tomb of Meket-Re at Thebes"" by H.E. Winlock is a fascinating book that delves into the daily life of ancient Egyptians. The book is based on the tomb of Meket-Re, an official in the court of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The tomb is filled with intricate models of daily life, including scenes of farming, fishing, weaving, and even beer-making.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt, such as food and drink, clothing, housing, and religion. Each chapter is filled with detailed descriptions and illustrations of the models found in Meket-Re's tomb. The author provides historical context for each model and explains how it was used in ancient Egyptian society.One of the most interesting aspects of the book is the insight it provides into the daily life of ordinary Egyptians. While most books on ancient Egypt focus on the pharaohs and their grand monuments, this book offers a glimpse into the lives of the common people. The models in Meket-Re's tomb show how they lived, worked, and played, and offer a unique perspective on ancient Egyptian society.Overall, ""Models of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt: From the Tomb of Meket-Re at Thebes"" is an informative and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in ancient history or Egyptology. The detailed descriptions and illustrations of the models make it easy to visualize daily life in ancient Egypt, and the historical context provided by the author makes it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258103222
• ISBN13: 9781258103224
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"