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Ancient Nubia: Egypt's Rival in Africa

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excellent introduction to Nubia

16 years, 11 months ago at Jun 6 10:56
This book, divided in two sections, was compiled during the course of the 1993 exhibition of the same name. It collectively portrays the fruits of knowledge of it. In the first part, the author introduces this fascinating civilization, by explaining its politics, religious beliefs, society, culture and history from the Bronze Age to the Napatan Meroitic Period. The second part contains more than 3... read more
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Description: An informative introduction to the history and culture of ancient Nubia from the Bronze Age through the Christian period. The author places Nubia in its historical and cultural context as an important African civilization. This book accompanied a traveling exhibit of the same name and includes black-and-white photographs of more than 300 objects as well as a selection of color photographs. Detailed line drawings of wall paintings, cemeteries, town plans, and architectural reconstructions help reveal the complexity of Nubian society. ... (more)
Manufacturer: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Release date: 1 January 1994
ISBN-10 : 0924171286 | ISBN-13: 9780924171284
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