Archaeology & Ancient Texts of Ancient Egypt for Enthusiasts

This meticulously edited collection, enriched with the key documents, images, and historical sources of Ancient Egypt, as well as some of the most famous works of Ancient Egyptian literature, encompasses the realms of history, literature, and archaeological discoveries.

Ancient Egypt represents the civilization of North Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River, in the region that is now the country of Egypt. The history of ancient Egypt unfolded as a series of stable kingdoms, separated by periods of relative instability known as Intermediate Periods: the Old Kingdom of the Early Bronze Age, the Middle Kingdom of the Middle Bronze Age, and the New Kingdom of the Late Bronze Age.

The contents of this collection include:

History of Ancient Egypt Archaeology of Ancient Egypt Literature of Ancient Egypt

The Primary Sources of the Ancient Egyptian History featured in this collection are:

The Book of the Dead Papyrus of Ani The Rosetta Stone Hymn to the Nile The Laments of Isis and Nephthys Great Hymn to Aten Hymn to Osiris-Sokar The Precepts of Ptah-Hotep The Victory of Ramses II Over the Khita An Account of the Battle of Megiddo

The collection also includes a selection of Stories and Poems of Ancient Egypt, such as:

Tale of the Doomed Prince The Magic Book The Dialogue of a Misanthrope with His Own Soul Ancient Egyptian Love Poems The Egyptian Book of Herodotus

This comprehensive and meticulously curated anthology offers readers a profound and multifaceted understanding of the rich cultural heritage of Ancient Egypt, seamlessly blending historical accounts, archaeological discoveries, and the timeless literary masterpieces that have endured for millennia.

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