The Monuments of Upper Egypt: A Translation of the Itineraire de La Haute Egypte

By Alphonse Mariette, Lysander Dickerman, Auguste Mariette

Book Overview

The Monuments of Upper Egypt is a translated work by Auguste Mariette Bey of the original French book titled Itineraire de la Haute Egypte. The book is a comprehensive guide to the ancient monuments and archaeological sites located in Upper Egypt. It provides a detailed account of the temples, tombs, and other structures that date back to the Pharaonic era. The author, Auguste Mariette Bey, was a renowned Egyptologist who dedicated his life to the study of ancient Egyptian history and culture. His work in Upper Egypt was instrumental in uncovering many of the treasures that are now on display in museums around the world. The Monuments of Upper Egypt is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Egypt. The book is filled with detailed descriptions, illustrations, and maps, making it an informative and engaging read for both scholars and casual readers alike.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163096490
• ISBN13: 9781163096499
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.0" x 6.0"