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Mummies : a journey through eternity

by Francoise Dunand, Roger Lichtenberg, Ruth Sharman

This book explores ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding death, eternity, and mummification. It analyses how preserved remains provide vital insights into daily life, culture, and society during the era of the pharaohs.

Accession 65 ISBN 0500300453 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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What did death mean to the ancient Egyptians and why did they want to preserve the appearance of life for all eternity? This book examines the mummies - the key to an amazing amount of information about life and death in the time of the pharoahs. -- Publisher's blurb.

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Roger Lichtenberg, Ruth Sharman, Francoise Dunand
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Art, Arts, Religion, History, Archaeology, Social sciences, Civilisation, Decorative arts, Furniture, Eschatology, Religious thought, Economics, Industries, Ritual, Worship, Implements, utensils, etc., Burial, Human remains (Archaeology), Mummies, Egypt -- Social life and customs, Future life [Afterlife], Embalming, Undertakers and undertaking, Death care industry, Service industries, Containers, Egypt -- Religion, Coffins, Boxes, Mummy cases
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