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Report Of The Commission Of Arts To The First Consul Bonaparte On The Antiquities Of Upper Egypt (1800)

Report Of The Commission Of Arts To The First Consul Bonaparte On The Antiquities Of Upper Egypt (1800)

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ISBN10: 1164840436
ISBN13: 9781164840435
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Report Of The Commission Of Arts To The First Consul Bonaparte On The Antiquities Of Upper Egypt (1800) is a historical document that provides a detailed account of the findings of a commission of French scholars who were sent to Upper Egypt by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798. The commission was tasked with studying the ancient Egyptian ruins and artifacts in the region and reporting back to the French government on their findings.The book contains a wealth of information on the antiquities of Upper Egypt, including descriptions of the temples, tombs, and other structures that the commission visited. It also includes detailed drawings and illustrations of the various artifacts that were discovered, such as statues, hieroglyphs, and pottery.The author of the book, Louis Madeline Ripault, was a member of the commission and provides a first-hand account of the group's experiences and discoveries. He also offers insights into the history and culture of ancient Egypt, as well as the political and social conditions of the region during the commission's visit.Overall, Report Of The Commission Of Arts To The First Consul Bonaparte On The Antiquities Of Upper Egypt (1800) is a fascinating historical document that provides valuable insights into the world of ancient Egypt and the early days of European exploration and study of the region's rich cultural heritage.And The Present State Of All The Temples, Palaces, Obelisks, Statues, Tombs, Pyramids, Etc., Of Philoe, Syene, Thebes, Tentyris, Latopolis, Memphis, Heliopolis, Etc., From The Cataracts Of The Nile To Cairo, With An Accurate Description Of The Pictures With Which They Are Decorated, And The Conjectures That May Be Drawn From Them, Respecting The Divinities To Whom They Were Consecrated.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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