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Egypt : splendours of an ancient civilization

by Alberto Siliotti

Featuring colour photographs and site plans, this volume documents Egypt's ancient monuments and treasures. It covers major archaeological sites including Giza, Saqqara, and Thebes, alongside lesser-known regions such as the Delta, Faiyum, Sinai, and Nubia.

Accession 455 ISBN 9780500016473 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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