Ten Years' Digging In Egypt, 1881-1891 (1892) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166355272)

Ten Years������� Digging In Egypt, 1881-1891 is a book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie, an English Egyptologist who is considered one of the most important figures in the field of archaeology. The book is a detailed account of Petrie's ten-year excavation work in Egypt, from 1881 to 1891. Petrie's work in Egypt was groundbreaking, as he developed new methods of excavation and recording that would become standard practice in the field. He excavated sites such as Tanis, Abydos, and Naqada, and made important discoveries such as the Merneptah Stele, which is the earliest known mention of Israel. The book provides a fascinating insight into Petrie's methods and the challenges he faced during his work in Egypt. It also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the sites and artifacts that he excavated. Overall, Ten Years������� Digging In Egypt, 1881-1891 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of archaeology and the ancient history of Egypt. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students alike, and a testament to Petrie's enduring legacy in the field of Egyptology.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: 1166355276
ISBN-13: 9781166355272
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 212
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d