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Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt

By G. (Gaston) Maspero

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Unlock the secrets of ancient Egyptian society through its forgotten homes and fortresses, revealing a civilization built on cleverness.

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2004-12-20
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Summary

"Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt" by G. Maspero, is a guidebook from the late 1800s that digs into ancient Egypt’s history, aimed at students and explorers. It stresses the importance of everyday buildings and military structures, showing how they were cleverly built with special brick-making skills, pushing readers to see that these buildings teach us just as much about how Egyptians lived as grand temples and tombs do. By focusing on these often-overlooked structures, the book paints a full picture of Egyptian life and culture.

About the Author

Sir Gaston Camille Charles Maspero was a French Egyptologist and director general of excavations and antiquities for the Egyptian government. Widely regarded as the foremost Egyptologist of his generation, he began his career teaching Egyptian language in Paris becoming a professor at the Collège de France. In 1880, he led an archaeological mission to Egypt, which later became the Institut Français d'Archéologie Orientale.

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