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The tomb in ancient Egypt : royal and private sepulchres from the early Dynastic Period to the Romans

by Aidan Dodson, Salima Ikram

This detailed study explores ancient Egyptian burial beliefs and tomb construction, tracing their chronological development from simple early burials and the Pyramids to the Valley of the Kings, while examining both royal and aristocratic practices.

Accession 6217 ISBN 9780500051399 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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