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The Temples of Lower Nubia (Classic Reprint): Report of the Work of the Egyptian Expedition, Season of 1905-'06 - Couverture souple

Breasted, James Henry

 
9781333911003: The Temples of Lower Nubia (Classic Reprint): Report of the Work of the Egyptian Expedition, Season of 1905-'06

Synopsis

This book presents the account of the first season's work of the University of Chicago expedition sent to study the ancient inscriptions and reliefs of Egypt. The author, head of the expedition, poignantly describes the challenges of accurately preserving the inscriptions and reliefs, simultaneously striving for both speed and accuracy in a race against the relentless erosion of the monuments. The author describes the challenges in recording reliefs and inscriptions on the temple walls, including the need for advanced lighting techniques to illuminate the surfaces, and the use of photography to capture the inscriptions in sufficient detail. The author then discusses the epigraphic survey of the temples of Lower Nubia, detailing the specific historical and religious content found at the two temples of Halfa, temples at Aksheh, Faras, and the impressive temple of Abu Simbel. Through his descriptions, the author expertly captures the significance and deterioration of these monuments. This book is an important contribution to the study of ancient Egypt, offering a comprehensive record of the historic inscriptions and reliefs found in the temples of Lower Nubia.

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