Discover 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization.

"Ancient Egypt" takes readers from the earliest communities along the Nile River to the era of Cleopatra VII, recreating over 3,000 years of history through a system of documents and visual images.

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Ancient Egypt was compiled by Steven Snape, associate professor of Egyptian archaeology at the University of Liverpool , with the advice of Joyce Tyldesley, professor of Egyptology at the University of Manchester.

This book belongs to the DK Classic History series from DK Publishing, a renowned encyclopedic line known for its intuitive presentation and detailed documentation, annotations, and citations.

Ancient Egyptian books. Photo: TD.

A journey through the eras of ancient Egypt.

Ancient Egypt is organized according to historical progression, guiding the reader through periods from Early Egypt, Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, Early Neo-Kingdom, Late Neo-Kingdom, Late Period to the Greco-Roman period.

Each section introduces the historical context, prominent figures, architectural works, archaeological artifacts, and important events.

From the first communities that settled along the Nile River, the unification of the country under Narmer, the formation of the capital Memphis, the construction of the Pyramids, to the expansion of the empire, political upheavals, and the end of independence under Cleopatra VII, the entire process is presented chronologically.

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Besides the kings and their conquests, the book devotes considerable space to the daily lives of the inhabitants of ancient Egypt. Readers can learn about farming in the Nile River region, trade, beliefs, art, medicine, jewelry, fashion, music, games, correspondence, and the lives of the tomb builders.

Through this, the picture of Egyptian civilization is expanded from the dynasties to the lives of the communities that contributed to a civilization that lasted for millennia.

The book contains thousands of vivid, visual photographs that allow readers to explore 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization. Photo: TD.

History is told through documents and images.

One of the standout features of Ancient Egypt is the combination of research content and visual presentation. Hundreds of documentary photographs, maps, diagrams, and CGI models are used to recreate the structures, artifacts, and spaces of ancient Egyptian civilization.

The book goes beyond familiar symbols like the pyramids and mummies, depicting many aspects of ancient Egyptian society, from the lives of farmers, trade, religion, and art to the power of the Pharaohs and the role of the high priests.

Following the course of history, the work guides the reader from the first communities along the Nile River, through the unification of the country, its development into a great power, to the upheavals leading to the Greco-Roman period.

The system of archaeological documents, ancient texts, murals, and artifacts is arranged chronologically, contributing to a picture of the society, politics, religion, and life of ancient Egyptians. In addition, there is a chronological table of dynasties, a glossary, and an index system, supporting searches by individual figures, places, or historical periods.

In summary, from the course of dynasties to daily life, Ancient Egypt not only showcases famous structures but also depicts the formation, development, and transformation of the Nile River civilization over millennia. The combination of historical documents and visual imagery allows readers to follow the more than 3,000-year journey of this civilization in a seamless and easily understandable way.

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