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Gizeh And Rifeh (1907)

Gizeh And Rifeh (1907)

Petrie, William Matthew Flinders

Hardcover

Ancient History GeneralFiction AnthologiesInterior Design

ISBN10: 1169528686
ISBN13: 9781169528680
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Gizeh and Rifeh is a book written by the renowned British archaeologist, William Matthew Flinders Petrie, and published in 1907. The book is a detailed account of Petrie's excavations in the ancient Egyptian sites of Gizeh and Rifeh, which he conducted between 1905 and 1906. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Gizeh excavations and the second part on the Rifeh excavations. In the Gizeh section, Petrie describes his discoveries in the cemetery of the workers who built the Great Pyramid, including the tombs of the overseers and their families. He also discusses the various artifacts found in the tombs, such as pottery, jewelry, and tools, and provides insights into the lives of the workers who built the pyramids.In the Rifeh section, Petrie describes his excavations of the ancient city of Rifeh, which was a center of worship for the god Osiris. He discusses the various temples and shrines found in the city, as well as the numerous tombs and burial sites. Petrie also provides insights into the religious practices of the ancient Egyptians and their beliefs about death and the afterlife.Overall, Gizeh and Rifeh is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian history and archaeology. Petrie's meticulous excavation techniques and detailed descriptions of his discoveries provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians.This Book Is In English.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.

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