The Temple Of Mut In Asher: An Account Of The Excavation Of The Temple And Of The Religious Representations And Objects Found Therein (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548097502)

""The Temple of Mut in Asher"" is a detailed account of the excavation of the Temple of Mut in the ancient city of Asher, located in modern-day Egypt. Written by Margaret Benson, an archaeologist and Egyptologist, the book provides a comprehensive description of the temple and the various religious representations and objects that were found during the excavation.Benson begins by providing a brief history of the temple and the city of Asher, before delving into the details of the excavation process. She describes the various tools and techniques used by the archaeologists, as well as the challenges they faced during the excavation.The book then goes on to provide a detailed analysis of the religious representations and objects found within the temple. This includes descriptions of the various statues, reliefs, and other artifacts that were discovered, as well as their significance in the context of ancient Egyptian religion.Throughout the book, Benson provides insights into the daily life of the ancient Egyptians, as well as their religious beliefs and practices. She also discusses the role of the Temple of Mut in Asher within the wider context of ancient Egyptian religion and society.Overall, ""The Temple of Mut in Asher"" is a fascinating and informative account of an important archaeological excavation, and provides valuable insights into the ancient world of Egypt.As Illustrating The History Of Egypt And The Main Religious Ideas Of The Egyptians.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: Margaret Benson, Janet Gourley
ISBN-10: 054809750X
ISBN-13: 9780548097502
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 468
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d