Product Description: The study of human remains from ancient Egypt and Nubia has captured the imagination of many people for generations, giving rise to the discipline of palaeopathology and fostering bioarchaeological research. This book contains 16 papers that cover material presented at a workshop entitled ‘Palaeopathology in Egypt and Nubia: A Century in Review,’ held at the Natural History Museum, London (August 29–30, 2012), which formed part of a three-year research project, ‘Sir Grafton Elliot Smith: Palaeopathology and the Archaeological Survey of Nubia...read more

Product Description: The secrets of ancient Egypt are revealed in this lavishly illustrated study that explores the advances in historical research made possible by the latest state-of-the-art paleopathology technology. The dialogues in this important discussion bring to life a variety of ancient peoples—from the scribe who painted on the walls to the royal family of Sethos I—and sheds light on the daily life in the time of the pharaohs...read more

Product Description: In this study of one of the most important undisturbed tombs from ancient Egypt, Professor Rosalie David discusses the burial equipment and mummified bodies of Khnum-Nakkt and Nakht-Ankh, the "Two Brothers", exploring what they can tell us about the lives and expectations of two ordinary yet remarkable individuals from Egypt's Middle Kingdom...read more

Furnishes a fascinating glimpse inside the world of ancient Egyptian society revealing the complex world of Egyptian gods, goddesses, and religion and tracing the development of Egyptian ritual and religious practices, from their earliest origins to the Roman period. Original.

Describes daily life in ancient Egypt, discussing life in the city, life in the country, pets and toys, meals, and other aspects

Product Description: A Biographical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt contains more than two hundred entries on important historical and cultural figures, as well as some less well known individuals in Egypt's long history (ca. 3100 b.c.-ca. A.D. 600). Not only are rulers and members of their families listed (Akhenaten, Nefertiti), but also other significant figures who had particularly impressive or interesting tombs (Cheops, Tutankhamun), who showed great military prowess (Sethos I, Ramesses II), or who had special literary or other skills (Ipuwer, Manetho)...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Describes the experiences of travelers and archaeologists encountering the civilization of ancient Egypt, looks at each major ruin, and offers a survey of Egyptian history

Startling photographs and a clear text in a large-format book recount the story of Egypt's most famous mummy, Tutankhamen, showing details of his tomb, telling of life in the boy pharoah's day, and recapturing the excitement of the tomb's discovery.

Interprets the remaining archaeological evidence--pyramids and temples--to discuss the roles of kings, religion, politics, trade and wars in daily Egyptian life

Vividly recreates the unprecedented post-mortem conducted on a two thousand-year-old mummy as a team of medical experts learned much valuable information about the living standards, health, and medical problems of the ancient Egyptians