divine creatures: animal mummies in ancient egypt

divine creatures: animal mummies in ancient egypt
ISBN-10
9774248589
ISBN-13
9789774248580
Category
Animal remains (Archaeology)
Pages
257
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
American Univ in Cairo Press
Author
Salima Ikram

Description

The invention of mummification enabled the ancient Egyptians to preserve the bodies not only of humans but also of animals, so that they could live forever. This book draws together studies on the different types of animal mummies, the methods of mummification, and the animal cemeteries located at sites throughout Egypt.

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