""A Guide To The Antiquities Of Upper Egypt: From Abydos To The Sudan Frontier"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Arthur E. P. Weigall. The book takes the reader on a journey through the ancient ruins and monuments of Upper Egypt, starting from the city of Abydos and ending at the Sudan frontier. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different region of Upper Egypt. It begins by providing an overview of the history and geography of the area, as well as an introduction to the ancient Egyptian ...
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""A Guide To The Antiquities Of Upper Egypt: From Abydos To The Sudan Frontier"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Arthur E. P. Weigall. The book takes the reader on a journey through the ancient ruins and monuments of Upper Egypt, starting from the city of Abydos and ending at the Sudan frontier. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different region of Upper Egypt. It begins by providing an overview of the history and geography of the area, as well as an introduction to the ancient Egyptian civilization. The subsequent sections delve deeper into the various sites and monuments, providing detailed descriptions of each one.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Abu Simbel, and the pyramids of Nubia. It also includes information on lesser-known sites, such as the rock-cut tombs of Beni Hasan and the temples of Dendera and Edfu.Throughout the book, Weigall provides historical and cultural context for each site, as well as practical information for visitors, such as opening hours and admission fees. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs, maps, and diagrams to help readers better understand the layout and significance of each site.Overall, ""A Guide To The Antiquities Of Upper Egypt: From Abydos To The Sudan Frontier"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Egypt. It is a comprehensive and engaging guidebook that will appeal to both casual visitors and serious scholars alike.Includes 69 Maps And Plans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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