Sacred Sites of Ancient Egypt

By Lorna Oakes

Book Overview

Ancient Egypt has captivated visitors for centuries. This beautifully illustrated volume offers an intriguing insight into the religious and burial practices of the ancient Egyptians. It reveals the tombs of the three most famous ancient burial sites in Egypt: Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings, where the famous tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun was discovered. It investigates the numerous temples of the pharaohs, gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, including Philae, Karnak and Abydos, with compelling insights into the daily lives and religious practices of the ancient Egyptians. Lavishly illustrated with wonderful photographs and detailed plans of the major sites, this informative book will provide the reader with a fresh and authoritative view of this ancient civilization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846810884
• ISBN13: 9781846810886
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Southwater Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Very Informative

This book covers not only the most visited sites such as Karnak and the Valley of the Kings but also some of the more remote areas such as Siwa and the Fayoum. A good reference guide and enjoyable read. With some lovely color photographs.

Good read and valuable reference book

The book takes the reader on an informative journey through the sites and buildings of Egypt, from the time of the first dynasty. It is well served with an introduction, a chronology, geographic description and a map. A major part of the book is dedicated to the temples and temple architecture of Luxor, Satet, Karnak, Abydos, mortuary temples, the temples of Hathor, Dendera, Hatshepsut and the Ramesseum. Nubian temples like those of Abu Simbel, Wadi es-Sebua and Amada are also covered. Alexandria, Tanis and the rest of the Delta are also discussed. What makes the book really interesting is its coverage of the remote oases like Siwa, Kharga, Dakhla and Farafra, as well as the Fayoum. Although directed at the general reader, the work is quite encyclopaedic in scope, making it an ideal reference guide. With its 200 full color photographs and helpful index, it is an enjoyable read.