City of the Ram-Man: The Story of Ancient Mendes

by Donald B. Redford

Book Overview

A richly illustrated history that sheds light on ancient Egypt across the millennia

In this richly illustrated book, renowned archaeologist Donald Redford draws on the latest discoveries--including many of his own--to tell the story of the ancient Egyptian city of Mendes, home of the mysterious cult of the "fornicating ram who mounts the beauties." Excavation by Redford and his colleagues over the past two decades has cast a flood...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691142262
• ISBN13: 9780691142265
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.2" x 10.3"