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Brill Egyptian Funerary Culture - Middle Kingdom History Book

Name: Brill Egyptian Funerary Culture - Middle Kingdom History Book
Brand: Brill
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Explore the complex religious and ritual practices of Ancient Egypt with this scholarly work from Brill. This book provides a deep look into the historical and archaeological aspects of Egyptian funerary culture, specifically focusing on elite cemeteries during the Middle Kingdom. A reworked translation of the 2008 publication "Les textes des sarcophages et la democratie," this text challenges the common theory that funerary texts became accessible to the average Egyptian through a process of democratization. Instead, the author presents evidence that these texts remained part of an elite funerary culture, particularly within the Upper Egyptian nomes. Readers will gain insight into the emergence of the nomarchs and how they maintained their status throughout the Middle Kingdom. This volume is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the social structures, religious ideas, and archaeological findings of the Ancient Near East.

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Provides a reworked translation of the 2008 work regarding sarcophagus texts and democratization theories.

Analyzes the specific religious ideas and ritual practices found in Middle Kingdom elite cemeteries.

Offers a new perspective on the Coffin Texts and their accessibility to different social classes.

Traces the historical emergence and survival of the nomarchs in Upper Egyptian nomes.

Part of the Culture and History of the Ancient Near East series, volume 73.

Serves as a detailed academic resource for studies in Ancient Egyptian history and archaeology.

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Brand: Brill
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9004274987
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Egypt
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 August 2014
Listed Since: 20 June 2014

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