The Penguin Guide to Ancient Egypt
The Penguin Guide to Ancient Egypt by William J. Murnane, published by Penguin Books in 1996, is a revised edition that spans 526 pages. This guidebook serves as an informative resource for visitors to Egypt and those intrigued by the country’s ancient history, providing a comprehensive overview that is both engaging and educational.
Readers will discover a wealth of information, including detailed descriptions of significant Pharaonic remains, Christian sites, and newly included Islamic monuments around Cairo. The book features itineraries that suggest optimal routes for exploring these historical sites, along with practical advice on food, lodging, transportation, and local customs. With its focus on history, archaeology, and travel, this edition is designed to enhance the experience of anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Egypt.
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Visitors to Egypt or readers fascinated with the country’s rich past will find the new edition of this classic guidebook by a distinguished Egyptologist both engrossing and enlightening. A compact yet wide-ranging overview of Egypt’s ancient history offers background information and is fully cross-referenced to the sites described in detail in the remaining chapters. Itineraries offer suggestions for visiting the most significant Pharaonic remains, Christian sites, and (new to this edition) the Islamic monuments around Cairo. This updated edition also includes sites only recently opened to visitors, such as the Nubian temples on the shores of Lake Nasser and a new section gives practical advice on food, lodging, transportation, and local customs.
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