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The royal tombs of ancient Egypt

by Aidan Dodson

A history of Egyptian royal burial sites and funerary temples spanning three millennia, from the early dynastic period to the Roman era. It examines the architectural evolution of tombs for rulers and their families, including mudbrick pits, pyramids, and rock-cut galleries.

Accession 11860 ISBN 9781473821590 Publisher Pen & Sword Archaeology
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