William Matthew Flinders Petrie
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Ten Years’ Digging In Egypt, 1881-1891 is a book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie, a renowned archaeologist and Egyptologist. The book chronicles Petrie’s ten-year excavation and exploration of Egypt, from 1881 to 1891, during which he made numerous groundbreaking discoveries that helped shed light on the ancient civilization of Egypt.In the book, Petrie describes the various sites he excavated, including the pyramids of Giza, the necropolis of Saqqara, and the ancient city of Tanis. He also provides detailed accounts of the artifacts he uncovered, such as statues, jewelry, pottery, and hieroglyphics.Throughout the book, Petrie shares his insights and theories on the customs, beliefs, and practices of ancient Egyptians, based on his extensive research and firsthand experience. He also discusses the challenges and dangers of conducting archaeological digs in Egypt, such as the extreme heat, sandstorms, and the threat of theft and vandalism.Ten Years’ Digging In Egypt, 1881-1891 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Egypt. Petrie’s meticulous documentation and analysis of his excavations provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and culture of one of the world’s oldest civilizations.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.
