Five Years' Explorations at Thebes by Carnarvon and Carter
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| Author | Carnarvon, George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, Earl of, 1866-1923 |
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| Author | Carter, Howard, 1874-1939 |
| Contributor | Griffith, F. Ll. (Francis Llewellyn), 1862-1934 |
| Contributor | Legrain, Georges Albert, 1865-1917 |
| Contributor | Möller, Georg, 1876-1921 |
| Contributor | Newberry, Percy E. (Percy Edward), 1869-1949 |
| Contributor | Spiegelberg, Wilhelm, 1870-1930 |
| LoC No. | 12015877 |
| Title |
Five Years' Explorations at Thebes A Record of Work Done 1907-1911 by The Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Five Years' Explorations at Thebes" by Carnarvon and Carter is a detailed archaeological account written in the early 20th century. The work documents the systematic excavations conducted in the Theban Necropolis between 1907 and 1911, revealing insights into the ancient tombs and burial practices of Egypt. The authors' meticulous records and descriptions of various finds provide a rich tapestry of information regarding significant historical figures and their burial rites from the time periods of the XVIIth Dynasty through the Ptolemaic era. The opening of the book presents a preface that sets the stage for the explorations and acknowledges key contributors to the research. The introduction outlines the historical significance of Thebes, highlighting its immense potential for archaeological discoveries and the challenges posed by previous tomb robbers. The narrative quickly transitions into the specifics of the excavation process, detailing the laborers' roles and the various sites targeted during the excavations. It emphasizes the care taken to document artifacts, including tombs, statuettes, and funerary objects, enhancing the book's scholarly value for readers interested in the intricacies of Egyptology and the efforts to uncover and preserve ancient Egyptian heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Excavations (Archaeology) -- Egypt |
| Subject | Thebes (Egypt : Extinct city) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48382 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 292 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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