Gizeh And Rifeh (1907) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781168296740)

Gizeh and Rifeh is a book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie and published in 1907. The book is a detailed account of Petrie's archaeological excavations in the ancient Egyptian sites of Gizeh and Rifeh. Petrie was a renowned Egyptologist and his work in Gizeh and Rifeh is considered to be one of his most important contributions to the field. In the book, he provides a comprehensive description of the excavation process, including the techniques and tools used, as well as the discoveries made during the excavations.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the excavations in Gizeh, which is home to the famous Great Sphinx and the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Petrie provides a detailed analysis of the structures and their construction, as well as the artifacts found in the area.The second part of the book focuses on the excavations in Rifeh, a site located in the Nile Delta. Petrie's work in Rifeh uncovered a number of important discoveries, including a large cemetery and a temple dedicated to the god Horus.Overall, Gizeh and Rifeh is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Egypt. Petrie's meticulous attention to detail and his expertise in the field make this book an important contribution to the study of ancient civilizations.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Matthew Flinders Petrie
ISBN-10: 1168296749
ISBN-13: 9781168296740
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.09d