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Archaeopress Cultural Expression in the Old Kingdom Elite Tomb

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Explore the material and immaterial culture of ancient Egypt with this scholarly study from Archaeopress. This book examines the legacy left by the Egyptian elite in their tombs, dating back approximately 5000 years. By looking at the artifacts and traditions found within these burial sites, the text attempts to understand the original intentions of the ancient people. The author provides a deep analysis of how Egyptologists have interpreted tomb culture over the last century. The book breaks down the history of this research into two main areas of thought: literal meanings and symbolic meanings. This work is an essential resource for those interested in ancient history, archaeology, and the complex ways in which past civilizations expressed their values through funerary practices.

Key Features

Examines the material and immaterial culture left by the ancient Egyptian elite in their tombs.

Provides a historical overview of how Egyptologists have understood tomb culture over the past century.

Analyzes the two main clusters of thought in Egyptology: literal and symbolic meanings.

Focuses on the cultural intentions of ancient Egyptians from 5000 years ago.

Offers a scholarly perspective on the paradox of interpreting inaccessible ancient intentions.

Product Specifications

Format
paperback
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
20 June 2014
Listed Since
09 June 2014

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