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The Recent Archaic Discovery Of Ancient Egyptian Mummies At Thebes: A Lecture (1883)

The Recent Archaic Discovery Of Ancient Egyptian Mummies At Thebes: A Lecture (1883)

Wilson, Erasmus

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African HistoryAncient EgyptFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165582295
ISBN13: 9781165582297
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Recent Archaic Discovery of Ancient Egyptian Mummies at Thebes: A Lecture by Erasmus Wilson, published in 1883, is a detailed account of the discovery of ancient Egyptian mummies in Thebes. The author, a renowned surgeon and anatomist, delivered the lecture at the Royal College of Surgeons in London, where he shared his insights and observations on the mummies and the techniques used to preserve them.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the discovery. Wilson describes the physical characteristics of the mummies, including their age, gender, and social status. He also discusses the various methods used by the ancient Egyptians to preserve the bodies, including the use of natron and linen wrappings.In addition to the physical descriptions, Wilson provides historical context for the discovery, discussing the political and cultural climate of ancient Egypt during the time of the mummies' creation. He also explores the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians, shedding light on the significance of the mummification process.Overall, The Recent Archaic Discovery of Ancient Egyptian Mummies at Thebes: A Lecture is a fascinating account of a significant archaeological discovery. It offers valuable insights into the culture and practices of ancient Egypt, as well as the techniques used to preserve the bodies of the deceased.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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