Ancient Architecture: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, Greece (History of World Architecture) Review

Ancient Architecture: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Crete, Greece (History of World Architecture)
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A part of the series History of World Architecture originally published by Electa in Italian in 1971-7 under a general editorship of Pier Luigi Nervi, it was translated to English and published by Abrams in 1971-80 in b&w only, but at 10 x 11 1/4 inches. Subsequently, the series was reedited, shrunk to 8 5/7 x 9 1/2 inches, and published by Electa / Rizzoli in 1985-9 with a few color photos added including each front cover. In the early 2000's, the series was reissued by Phaidon unchanged except for the front cover photo. It is a pictorial "Ferrari" of history of architecture books. Almost every page contains one or - usually - more than one illustration as photo, plan, section, elevation, axonometric view, etc. of the highest quality. They depict the best examples of topical architecture covering the most significant ones. The text was written by one of the best experts in the field. While relatively concise, it is still comprehensive and complete enough even for students of architecture.
The Abrams' edition combines Ancient and Greek Architectures and contains 525 black & white illustrations, including 179 diagrams and reconstructions.
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*ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE*:
(24 color and 249 black & white illustrations in non-Abrams' editions.)
Seton Lloyd and Hans Wolfgang Muller describe the beginnings of architecture in the Ancient Near Middle East and Egypt, the brithplace of Western civilisation, where the newly born science of construction merged with an emerging aesthetic practice. This book examines sites and structures from neolithic temples in Anatolia to the royal tombs of Egypt. Each page combines reconstruction drawings of site plans, building perspectives, and decorative elements with photographs of archeological sites including aerial views and details. An extensive section is devoted to Egyptian architecture from its origins to the first century AC. Also included are the first dwellings on a circular plan, dating from the 8th millenium BC in Jordan, the famous site of Catal Hayuk, the ziggurat towers of the Neo-Assyrians and Neo -Babylonians, and the Achaemenids. The book examines the theological requirements, organization, and hierarchies in the architectural practices of the era.
*GREEK ARCHITECTURE*:
(24 color and 276 black and white illustrations in non-Abrams' editions.)
This volume presents an extraordinary collection of images and covers the whole range of Greek architecture, from a thorough analysis of Minoan Crete - which marked the beginning of the history of Western architecture - through Mycenae, to the magnificence of the Doric places of worship: from the temples of Corinth, Delphi and the Acropolis to those of Magna Graecia. The book covers the birth and evolution of the doric and ionic orders, religious architecture, and the temples and structures of Classical Greece. There is a substantial section on civic architecture, which closely reflects the formation and evolution of the political community, the most original aspect of ancient Greece. Important centres outside Greece are discussed, including Agrigento and Segesta in Sicily. The final section documents the Hellenic phase, with its unparalleled innovations and its influence on the greater Mediterranean.

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This book traces the earliest history of architecture at its birthplace in the ancient Middle East (primarily the current Iran and Iraq) and ancient Egypt, and covers archeological sites, temples, tombs, and early dwellings - several of which have been the subject of recent news coverage on sites and treasures threatened by the Iraq war and political instability. The History of World Architecture is one of Electa's most popular architecture series, with each book in the series providing a comprehensive overview of its subject by a world-renowned expert in the field, accompanied by 200-300 black-and-white photographs, plans, and drawings and 24 colour plates. First published in the 1970s and 1980s, the Italian editions of these books remain standard reference works in architecture history and continue to sell well due to the authority of their authors, their judicious combination of text and illustrations, and careful use of accurate yet accessible terms. The English editions, after being out of print for several years, are now available again exclusively through Phaidon. The books are ideal for college-level students of architecture history, and for anyone who seeks one basic and i--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Akhenaten: The Heretic King Review

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The author portrays Akhenaten more as an atheist than a monotheist. A striking portrait is an outline of this fascinating 'worshiper of the sun', who is also one of the best known pharaohs. A good overview is provided of the Akhenaten Temple Project. Some of the author's comments are amusing which makes the book more enjoyable especially through the 'dry' moments. The book contains a short glossary, suggested readings, and many black and white illustrations and drawings. It is recommended for the open-minded lay person.

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Describes the world of Akhenaten, a ruler of ancient Egypt who attempted to introduce monotheism through worship of thesun.

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The Egyptian Tarot deck Review

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The other reviewer was right about this not being a deck for beginners, but for me, as a student of Egyptian Wiccan ways and an avid Egyptophile, this has been a very useful deck. I've never gotten clearer, more accurate readings than I do with this deck.

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Amazingly detailed and gracefully beautiful, Alasia's tempera-on-papyrus paintings meld the stunning style of ancient Egyptian art with the mysteries of the Tarot. To shape the interpretations, Alasia relied on the conceptions of Jean-Baptiste Pitois, who linked the Tarot tradition to the legendary Book of Thoth. Replete with ancient and exotic symbols, these cards speak to the soul. Inlcudes booklet.



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One of the first books I read when I began studying occultism was The History and Practice of Magic by Paul Christian. This was the Anglicized name of Jean Baptiste Pitois for a book first published in France in 1870, seven years before his death. The reason I liked it was because of the dramatic and imaginative writing style, part of which included a fascinating, fantastic, and almost phantasmagorical story of initiation in ancient Egypt that merged...read more.


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The Horus Killings Review

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In 1478 BC, Hatusu solidifies her position as Pharaoh-Queen by defeating her country's enemies and supporters of the Grand Vizier Rahimere. His successor is Senenmut, Hatusu's lover and first minister. Though the people, the army, and the government support her, she wants more, needing the High Priests to sanctify her rule. The priests refuse unless they find proof in their library that a woman once ruled the country in the past.

They launch an investigation to see if the scholars can prove that Hatusu's rule as Pharaoh-Queen has a precedent. However, someone murders two of the sleuths. The Chief Judge of Egypt, Amerotke goes to the Temple of Horus to ferret out the identity of a killer. He is almost killed too, which leads him to conclude a record exists but someone wants it to remain hidden.

The magic, lures, and glory of Ancient Egypt come vividly alive in the masterly storytelling skills of Paul Doherty. THE HORUS KILLINGS takes readers on an exotic journey into the heart of a Pharaoh's reign. Readers learn the mindset, customs, and daily intrigues of those who hold power. The who-done-it is cleverly designed so that the killer is in plain sight, but still difficult to detect amidst a large number of viable suspects. Though the enlightened Amerotke feels like an anachronism when compared to those surrounding him, he and the other characters appear genuine and provide the audience insight into the era. Ancient historical fiction/mystery readers, especially Egyptologists, will cherish this novel.

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Theurgia or the Egyptian Mysteries Review

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This is the 1911 edition of Iamblichus' famous work, Theurgia or De Mysteriis Aegyptiorum ("Sacremental Rites or On the Mysteries of the Egyptians") translated from the Greek by Alexander Wilder, M.D. F.A.S.
There still is not published a competent edited Greek text and commentary which pays special attention to its manuscript transmission. A more recent translation into English, "Iamblichus: De Mysteriis" edited by Clarke, Dillon, Hershbell (Atlanta, 2003) should be compared. These three scholars do not have sufficient linguistic competence in Egyptian Hieroglyphics, Old-Middle Babylonian and Old Persian to edit this text competently.
Perchance a scholar will produce a competent scholarly edition, criticus apparatus, testimonia, fragmenta and textual transmission with its scholia for the Cambridge orange series.
Iamblicus Chalcidensis (c. 245--325 A.D.) was a brilliant Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher. His Syrian name was Syrio-Aramaic, ya-mlku ("He is King"). Some scholars of ancient and late ancient Greek philosophy hold Iamblichus to be next to Plotinus in philosophical importance. It should not be forgotten that this philosopher changed the course of Western thought, and brought into Christianity competing doctines of Egyptian, Babylonian and Persian religious systems. His importance cannot be under-estimated. Proclus and Pseudo-Dionysius, the Aereopagite are endebted to his immense learning.
What is important in this treatise is that you will learn how the Temple Learning of Egypt and Babylon were organized, and how their instruction even influenced Plato's highest philosophical Truths and Aristotle's more prosaic judgments. This is no mean achievement for the average student and Teacher in a modern university philosophy curriculum.
We forget in reading the rubbish of modern theosophical societies that these arcane religious notions of the Egyptians and Babylonians were predicated on immeasurably lucid concrete details. Much of the spiritual dryness and aridity of religious tracts in the last five centuries is due by an incompetence to master these very ancient tongues, and transmit truthfully to our post-modern age readers their belief systems and organizing priesthood activities in these Temple schools.
Until a proper text is produced, Dr. Alexander Wilder must suffice.
I should add that I am competently trained in the usual ancient classical languages: Classical Latin, Classical Greek, Classical Hebrew & Classical Sanskrit. Furthermore, I have lectured on Egyptian Hieroglyphics (18th Dynasty or Classical Egyptian Grammar & Language) and Babylonian Cuneiform at university level. Old & Middle Persian is a rare delicacy in my working intelligence.
I cannot stress enough in this Review that we must have philological competence in Babylonian cuneiform, Old & Middle Persian, Egyptian Hieroglyphics (18th Dynasty preferred), Classical Latin, Classical Greek (especially) and Classical Hebrew by an editor, if he is to do justice to this treatise! Why is this? Just a whiff of a few words in a collocation go directly back to very ancient monumental inscriptions [Egypt & Babylon & Persia], cuneiform tablets [Babylon & Persia] and the manuscript traditions of the West and North Africa.
For an example: See how our knowledge of Plato's 'real' wisdom of mathematics has as source mathematical Temple school instructions written on cuneiform around 2500 BCE; these survived as clusters of problems to be solved, each centered around a particular trade (surveying, merchantile coinage & weighing problems, architecture, etc.).
Until there is lucid insight imposed on the Babylonian & Persian (itself a fusion of Elamite, Babylonian & Median learning) Temple instruction of the scribes before their entry into the higher religious offices of their State Religion, the post-modern scholar-student/teacher will be baffled by nebulosity in the mind.
A good example of nebulosity in the mind is the notion of 'Not-Being' [Greek, meontic] containing the 'One' that gives rise to Being, Life & Intellect Proper. Observe how in our Hebew Genesis text it is the dark gloomy Deep that gives birth to the physical cosmos of knowable Creation.
Start learning these languages, so you can produce the definitive text of this ancient polymath learning!Respectfully,John E.D.P. Malin,
Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
Informatica Corporation
Cecilia, Louisiana USA

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1911. Reply of Abammon, the Teacher to The Letter of Porphyry to Anebo together with Solutions of the Questions Therein Contained.

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Fun with Beads: Ancient Egypt Review

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This is a good piece to start with if your interested learning about Ancient Egyptian bead and necklace making. The pieces are mock ups of the real thing and suffer from size distorsions, but other than that a nobel attempt to duplicate in its own way the items of Ancient Egypt. A small booklet that comes with it is packed full of information and the how-tos.

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Egyptisk Mobelkunst Fra Faraotiden/Egyptian Furniture Making in the Age of the Pharaohs Review

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As a bibliophile, I was elated to receive this book as a present a couple of years ago. I have the hard cover edition and it is one of the finest books in my collection for both content and the actual book itself (binding, cover, quality of paper, typography, layout). I build reproductions of Egyptian furniture from the Pharaoic age and have found the illustrations and descriptions very helpful for my craft. I highly reccomend this fine book. ...B.

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Diccionario del amante de Egipto / Egyptian Lover's Dictionary (Spanish Edition) Review

Diccionario del amante de Egipto / Egyptian Lover's Dictionary (Spanish Edition)
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Que grata sorpresa me lleve al abrir y vagabundear por las paginas de este diccionario tan original, cuando vi el titulo lo ordene pensando en un diccionario riguroso sobre el Antiguo Egipto pero descubrí algo mucho mejor que el autor nos lleva por todos los recónditos lugares del Cairo, con mucho entusiasmo recorremos su cultura y la historia de este pueblo milenario, este no es un diccionario formal con entradas rigurosas, en el se describirán muchos nuevos secretos, curiosidades históricas, y recuerdos personales del autor que vivió por 18 años a las orillas del Nilo y emigro a Francia, donde su amor por Egipto nunca se extinguió.
Porque definitivamente Egipto no solo es Nefertari, Luxor, Piramides y el Nilo, hay una gran cantidad de personajes que han sido atraído e inspirados por el valle del Nilo y su gran historia, desde Herodoto, Champollion, Naguib, Nasser, Pierre Loti, Henry Salt, Bernardino Drovetti, Belzoni, Vivant Denon, Bonaparte, David Roberts y muchos otros que se han dejado encantar por las arenas misteriosas y los paisajes enigmáticos. Casi todos los aspectos de Egipto son tocados con mucha sinceridad, la gastronomía, el arte, política, religión, música, humor , emigración(Italianos, Franceses, judíos, griegos,) deportes, escritores, su naturaleza, periódicos , cerveza, etc... Al igual que temas tan delicados dentro de Egipto como el caso de la Ablación, la degradación que ha sufrido y sigue padeciendo de su patrimonio cultural, los problemas del fanatismo, los atentados a las libertades, el velo, los ricos y pobres, los derechos humanos, los funcionarios con su inacabable burocracia y es que por amor al mismo Egipto se tocan todos estos temas tan inquietantes que forman parte del autentico Egipto.
Robert Solé escritor, periodista y egipcio nos acompaña en estas 524 páginas donde nos da una visión muy personal de temas, lugares y aspectos sin los cuales no se pueden entender en verdad la existencia de Egipto. Muy recomendado por su fácil y amena lectura.


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Taposiris Magna, 1998-2004: Alexandriai Magyar Asatasok Review

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"Taposiris Magna: A Temple, Fortress, And Monastery of Egypt" by Gyozo Voros is a profusely and superbly illustrated history of archaeological discoveries conducted on the coastal acropolis of Taposiris Magna which is located some 45 km west of Alexandria on Egypt's northern coast. Founded by Ptolemy Philadelphos II in the early third century BCE, the site was the subject of Hungarian archaeological excavations and studies between 1998 and 2004 under the leadership of respected archaeologist Gyozo Voros. Within the Egyptian-style pylons and enclosed walls, the archaeological excavations uncovered the foundations of a Greek-style sanctuary - making Taposiris Magna the only Greek temple found in Egypt so far. The sanctuary was deliberately dismantled in the Roman period in order to transform the temple into a garrisoned fortress. Columns from the sanctuary were used to heighten the enclosure walls for the Roman garrison. At the end of the fourth century a Christian basilica was constructed inside the fortress complex and the once Greek temple now became a monastery. From a beautiful basalt statue of Isis, to a cache of Roman bronze cultic paraphernalia, to a hoard of Byzantine gold coins and jewelry, the archaeological discoveries and data have been nothing short of amazing. A work of beautifully illustrated and meticulous scholarship, "Taposiris Magna" is an impressive and strongly recommended addition to university library Archaeological Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

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The coastal acropolis of Taposiris Magna, 45 km west of Alexandria on Egypt's north coast, was founded by Ptolemy Philadelphos II in the early third century BC. Between 1998 and 2004, Hungarian excavations, led by charismatic archaeologist Gyozo VÃrÃs, revealed many of the hidden secrets of the history of this important site. Within the Egyptian-style pylons and enclosure walls, the team discovered the foundations of a Greek-style sanctuary - the only Greek temple so far found in Egypt. That sanctuary was carefully and deliberately dismantled in the Roman period in order to turn the whole temple into a garrisoned fortress: columns from the sanctuary were used to heighten the enclosure walls. Later, at the end of the fourth century, a Christian basilica was constructed inside the fortress complex, and the temple became a monastery. This fully illustrated book reveals all the discoveries of the Hungarian excavations at this remarkably protean site, including plans and reconstructions of the Greek sanctuary and the Byzantine basilica, as well as a series of stunning finds: a beautiful basalt statue of Isis, a cache of Roman bronze cultic paraphernalia, and a hoard of Byzantine gold coins and jewelry.

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The Collector's Eye: Masterpieces of Egyptian Art from the Thalassic Collection, Ltd. Review

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My old OED defines a masterpiece as a "consummate piece of workmanship". Consummate, if you are wondering, is defined as "complete, perfect".
And this gets right to the heart of my problem with this book; most of the objects described are damaged or incomplete. They are all interesting and commentary about them can help illuminate aspects of ancient egyptian material culture. But I think the question needs to be asked whether it is appropriate for a museum to present to the lay public such an eclectic group of objects as "Masterpieces"?
For instance, sculpture, long the focus of study as one of the "fine arts" of ancient Egypt - is represented by twenty-six pieces. There is no question that the Amenhotep III figure of the god Ptah-Sokar-Osiris is a masterpiece (#11) - or the extraordinary 30th Dynasty head of a priest (#25) - but how many more are there? Two or three? - the remainder being too damaged to convey the full mastery of the original craftsman (e.g. #'s 3, 6, 9, 15, 22, 23) and a few being works of just plain ordinariness (e.g. #'s 1, 10, 12, 21).
Those of us that love egyptian objects can often extrapolate from a faceless queen (#6), nose (#8) or the stumpy torso of a legless, headless sphinx (#9), the beauty of the complete, original work. But I question the fairness of asking the public to see masterpieces in these fragments, especially when most of the entries in the catalogue discuss arcane points of style and multiple comparisons with far flung works that the reader or visitor to the exhibition cannot possibly be expected to have seen.
This problem continues throughout the book, culminating in a truly unremarkable group of amulets. In addition, it troubles me that two successive entries (#'s 24 & 25) are written from strongly competing scholarly viewpoints with no effort made to explain the differences to the public. And when is it a scholar's duty to reveal that the authenticity of a work of art is the subject of very lively debate?
As a record of the collection the book is OK; the photographs are excellent, the design pleasing. But if you are looking for a beautifully illustrated book about ancient Egyptian art right now, look at "Eternal Egypt" the companion volume to an exhibition of "Masterworks" from the British Museum currently touring the U.S.A (U Cal Press, 2001). This volume is largely written by Edna R. Russman, the best art-histocally oriented scholar in egyptology and features truly extraordinary objects. Many of the entries in this work will leave you with glorious, spine-chilling new insights into the astonishing arts of ancient egypt.

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The Thalassic Collection, Ltd., is one of the world's greatest private collections of Egyptian art, consisting of over 175 rare and beautiful objects ranging in date from 3500 B.C. to the Roman era in the first century A.D. These exceptional relics of Pharaonic civilization are lavishly illustrated here, along with contributions from over 20 scholars on Egyptomania, Egyptian art and history, and materials and techniques in Egyptian art. The collection is particularly rich in important sculptures, both significant historical monuments as well as artistic masterpieces. Also included are a large number of exquisite small items including magnificent jewels and amulets, inlays and architectural decorations, and painstakingly crafted objects of everyday use. Lastly, the collection also documents the development of Egyptology in the 18th and 19th centuries through outstanding examples of Egyptomania, including the evocative paintings of Gerome, David Roberts, and Howard Carter.

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Egyptian Temples (Shire Egyptology) Review

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This useful little book manages to convey masses of information about Egyptian temples of all periods in an approachable and informative manner. Written by a lecturer in Egyptian archaeology, although it is not designed to stand alone as an undergraduate text for those studying Egyptian temples and/or Egyptian religion, this is a useful starting point for the egyptian archaeology student, and a book suitable for anyone with an interest in the subject. Using a chronological survey, chapters include Archaic and Old Kingdom temples, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, Late Period and Graeco-Roman temples, and there are also sections on areas of special interest, such as Mortuary (or Memorial) temples, and unusual New Kingdom temples (like those at Amarna). Fully illustrated with black and white photos and plans of most sites mentioned, this book has also been spotted clutched in the hands of eager visitors at temples all over Egypt!

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Colossal stone temples are one of the most immediately recognisable products of ancient Egyptian civilisation: distinctive in appearance, striking in sheer size and impressive in the skill shown in the carving and painting of their walls.This book looks at what is known about Egyptian temples, their chronological development, and the range of different religious structures referred to under the general heading of temples.Different chapters explain, with illustrations, the nature of Egyptian gods and why they needed temples to built for them, what went on within the buildings, and how priests, acting on behalf of the king, served the god on a daily basis and in regular festivals which involved the population as a whole.It explains the underlying ideas which result in Egyptian temples developing such a particular and peculiar appearance and why both architecture and decoration in Egyptian temples reflect different periods of temple building and different types of temple.

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Israelites, The Review

Israelites, The
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In The Israelites: History, Archaeology, Social Structure, And Religion, B.S.J. Isserlin draws upon his years of experience and expertise in directed archaeological fieldwork in Jaffa and Mikhomret, Israel, Sicily, Greece, and Spain, as well as his years as president of the British Association for Jewish Studies, and head of the Department of Semitic Studies as the university of Leeds, England, to bring to the reader an impressive overview and survey of ancient Israelite culture. Beginning with a survey of the geography and resources of the land, the origins and affinities of the Israelites, their history and social structure, Professor Isserlin moves on to their material cultures (towns, villages, architecture, agricultures, industries, crafts, trade and economics, warfare); and concludes with an informative survey and commentary on their language, writing, texts, religion, and art. Wonderfully illustrated throughout, Professor Isserlin's The Israelites is an ideal introduction which is enhanced with an Epilogue, a selected bibliography, acknowledgments, sources of illustrations, and an index.

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Covering the period of the thirteenth century b.c.e. to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 b.c.e., Isserlin, a senior scholar, synthesizes the social, historical, geographical, and archaeological materials relevant to studying ancient Israel in its ancient Near Eastern context. Isserlin has an accessible style and brings the latest in biblical research to students and general readers. The stunning array of 85 photographs—plus maps, line drawings, and charts—make this a rich resource for scholars as well."The Israelites has many strengths. Chief among these is the breadth of its coverage. . . . Isserlin makes more use of archaeological data than any comparable work I know. . . . Isserlin's narrative flows along in an accessible, even popular style. . . . Yet the discussion seems to encompass almost effortlessly the latest and best scholarship. The extensive and updated bibliography will lead the serious reader to all the necessary documentation. If the average reader of BAR . . . wants to purchase a single reference work, it should probably be Isserlin's The Israelites."—William G. Dever, Biblical Archaeology ReviewContents:IntroductionPart One: The Stage and the Players--Geography: The Land and Its Resources--Origins and Affinities of the Israelites' History--Social Structure, Constitutional Ideas, and GovernmentPart Two: The Material Culture--Towns and Villages: Planning and Architecture --Agriculture--Industries and Crafts--Trade and the Economic System--WarfarePart Three: The World of the Spirit--Language, Writing, and Texts--Religion--Israelite Art

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Hieroglyphics (Treasure Chests) Review

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I am a homeschooling mom with children between 2-6 years old and everyone loved this kit for ancient Egypt. The hieroglyphic stamps were a hit with all my kids. The kit comes with clay so you can make your own cartouches and/or practice cuneform which was easy enough for all to do. There is a very informative booklet inside about ancient Egyptain life with an emphasis on early writing. I was really impressed with everything inside this kit as well as with the sturdy packaging- this kit will last through for years. We did have to look up the directions to the Mehen game as they aren't in there but we had fun playing once we figured it out.

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This fascinating kit tells the astonishing story of the ancient graphic-language symbols of the Middle East, the Far East, and Central America. The colorful 32 page book is accompanied by a fascinating activity pack featuring 27 rubber hieroglyphic stamps, an ink pad, a supply of papyrus templates, educational Rosetta Stone poster, cardboard model of the temple of Rameses III to assemble; reed stylus, modeling clay, and cylinder seal to practice cuneiform writing; world map of cultures, stickers, and Mehen board game.

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Ancient Egypt (Grades 4-8) Review

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This hands-on book on Ancient Egypt published by Scholastic offers many innovative and creative ways for kids to learn more about ancient Egypt. There is lots of background information and there are also activities and projects to put the information to use such as completing a map of Africa and making delicious recipes typical for that region in the world. When you buy this book, please know that you'll need additional materials to do the projects and activities, some materials (paper, scissors, glue, tape) you probably have at home but others you may have to buy or borrow such as maps of Africa and the United States. My two sons (11 and 8) enjoy exploring ancient Egypt with the book, but for some projects they need the assistance of a grown-up. It is a great interactive learning tool. The book also provides a list of interesting web addresses for additional information and background.

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Background Information, Activities, Projects, Literature Links, and PosterTake your students back to the time of the pharaohs and pyramids with this integrated theme unit. Filled with hands-on activities that bring the rich history of Ancient Egypt to life: how-to's for building a scale model of a pyramid, Egyptian games, math activities using the Egyptian number system, plus much more. Background information, artifacts, stories and myths, and a FULL-COLOR POSTER INCLUDED!

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Egyptian Stickers Review

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Dover Publications consistently makes interesting books and this was no exception. I use these stickers in my mixed media art work, as I do other things from Dover. Great value!

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splendid, full-color designs, selected from rare sourcebooks, depict Egyptian gods, plants, animals, mythical creatures, decorative ornament, and much more. Sure to appeal to Egyptology buffs, lovers of the exotic and fine art enthusiasts, these striking images will add a magnificent touch of the past to cards, letters, gift packages and a host of other flat surfaces.

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Egyptian Mazes Review

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A nice little extra gift for someone, or, just for yourself. Keeps the mind busy.
I gave it as an extra gift to my niece who is not a child.

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Children can solve 36 mazes and learn fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt. Mazes are accompanied by illustrations of the Sphinx, Great Pyramids, Nefertiti, Tutankhamen, gods, mummies, obelisks, more. Informative captions for each illustration. Instructions and solutions provided. Introduction.

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The Wings of Isis Review

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This book takes you on an amazing tour through the great temples in Egypt. The author leaves no detail behind and embeds the reader into a journey where years of magical rites and history are revealed in an enjoyable and facinating way.

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The Wings of Isis lifts the veil of mystery that surrounds the great Egyptian temples to reveal the magic and rituals of the Isian tradition. For over 6000 years the great temples of Egypt stood as the houses of the gods. Each temple was ruled by a different god or goddess. The ceremonies and rituals performed in these temples reflected the attributes of each deity.

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