The volume gathers texts discovered by the Egypt Exploration Society at the site of Qasr Ibrim, mostly during the 1980 season. Most texts are fragmentary, with the exception of two intact letters containing a series of requests to an oracle.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
John Ray was Herbert Thompson Professor of Egyptology at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of the British Academy. He has a particular interest in the Demotic script, and has published widely on this.
Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Illustrated. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. N° de réf. du vendeur 085698177X-8-1-29
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : ISD LLC, Bristol, CT, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : New. 1st. N° de réf. du vendeur 504471
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur CW-9780856981777
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Egyptology Titles, Santa Rosa, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. 1st Edition. Scarce (Graeco-Roman Memoirs, 93). Beige and green cloth covered boards, with black lettering along the spine. This hefty hardcover book is xiv + 288 pages in length, featuring numerous text figures, 5 tables, and 30 color plates (and a Frontispiece). This handsome volume is brand new, in mint condition. Photographs are available upon request. "The volume offers an account of Oxyrhynchus as an ancient city and archaeological site by surveying its material culture and art objects, including sculpture and draftsmanship, against the backdrop of the papyrus texts. It includes treatments of the site itself (city plan, topography, monuments, art and architecture), the history of the excavations in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as well as a synthesis of the study of social, cultural and intellectual life under Greek, Roman and Byzantine rule. Original contributions by E. G. Turner and W. M. F. Petrie are reprinted; the original archaeological reports are edited with notes". N° de réf. du vendeur 000459
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 5756347-n
Quantité disponible : 4 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 407 pages. 10.50x5.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur __085698177X
Quantité disponible : 2 disponible(s)
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Royaume-Uni
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 5756347-n
Quantité disponible : 4 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. The volume offers an account of Oxyrhynchus as an ancient city and archaeological site by surveying its material culture and art objects, including sculpture and draftsmanship, against the backdrop of the papyrus texts. It includes treatments of the site itself (city plan, topography, monuments, art and architecture), the history of the excavations in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as well as a synthesis of the study of social, cultural and intellectual life under Greek, Roman and Byzantine rule. Original contributions by E. G. Turner and W. M. F. Petrie are reprinted; the original archaeological reports are edited with notes. Offers an account of Oxyrhynchus as an ancient city and archaeological site by surveying its material culture and art objects, including sculpture and draftsmanship, against the backdrop of the papyrus texts. This volume includes treatments of the site itself (city plan, topography, monuments, art and architecture). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780856981777
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : New. Oxyrhynchus was a vibrant ancient city and a remarkable archaeological site. Oxyrhynchus: A City and its Texts immerses the reader in its rich material culture and captivating art objects, from sculptures to draftsmanship, all set against the backdrop of numerous papyrus texts. It offers an exploration of the site itself - its city plan, topography, monuments and art architecture - and delves into the history of the excavations carried out in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Ultimately, it weaves together a compelling synthesis of the social, cultural and intellectual life under Greek, Roman and Byzantine rule, igniting a deeper appreciation for this fascinating chapter of Egyptian history. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9780856981777
Quantité disponible : 3 disponible(s)
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 5756347
Quantité disponible : 4 disponible(s)