The story of the discovery and excavation of a group of perfectly preserved mummies buried around 1000 BC in Chinese Turkestan. An element of mystery pervades the book, as it did the project. Firstly all the mummies are intact, some of them with their internal organs preserved. Secondly, they are Caucasian, which turns upside down the theories that before the Chinese, the Mongols lived in that part of the world. This was the greatest textile find outside of Egypt and it is the textiles which reveal one of the most ...
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The story of the discovery and excavation of a group of perfectly preserved mummies buried around 1000 BC in Chinese Turkestan. An element of mystery pervades the book, as it did the project. Firstly all the mummies are intact, some of them with their internal organs preserved. Secondly, they are Caucasian, which turns upside down the theories that before the Chinese, the Mongols lived in that part of the world. This was the greatest textile find outside of Egypt and it is the textiles which reveal one of the most astounding connections in this case: one of the fabrics found on the site is a plaid, similar enough in weave and colour to relate this population to Ancient peoples in the region of Austria.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780333730249.
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Good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.
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Book is in good condition. Minimal signs of wear. It May have markings or highlights but kept to only a few pages. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.
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Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.
This is a wonderful book about the Cherchen finds and I would especially recommend this book if you interested in prehistoric textiles - what a wonder ful insight. I am currently only half-way through this book, but find it hard to put down.
Very highly recommended
Marty76
Jan 25, 2008
Xinjiang Mummies
Dr. Barber weaves (she is a textile expert) an in-depth investigation into the history and life of tall, Caucasian mummies in the Tarim Basis on far-western China. The mummies date from 2000-4000 BC. The Chinese did not come into this area until about 200 BC. I travelled to Urumchi in May, 2000 to see them. They had just been put into a museum and no one was allowed to enter yet. I came back in April 2007, but they had built a new museum to open May 1. My plane left April 30. I gave this book to my children for Christmas so they could share in my excitement.
