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Conversations with mummies : new light on the lives of ancient Egyptians

by A. Rosalie David, Rick Archbold

Using modern technology to reconstruct the daily lives of ancient Egyptians, this illustrated book explores the culture and society of the ancient civilisation.

Accession 911 ISBN 1865083283 Publisher Allen & Unwin, Madison Press
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