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MANUAL OF EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGY - AND - Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt. - FOR THE USE OF STUDENTS AND TRAVELLERS. - BY G. MASPERO, D.C.L. OXON. MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE OF FRANCE; PROFESSOR AT THE COLLÈGE DE FRANCE; EX-DIRECTOR GENERAL OF EGYPTIAN MUSEUMS. - TRANSLATED BY - AMELIA B. EDWARDS. - NEW EDITION, REVISED AND ENLARGED BY THE AUTHOR. - With Three Hundred and Nine Illustrations. - 1895. - PREFACE TO THE FOURTH AND REVISED EDITION.
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGY - CHAPTER I. - ARCHITECTURE--CIVIL AND MILITARY.
CHAPTER II. - RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE.
CHAPTER III. - TOMBS.
CHAPTER IV. - PAINTING AND SCULPTURE.
CHAPTER V. - THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS.
NOTES TO FIRST ENGLISH EDITION.
INDEX.
A compact yet thorough handbook, this guide gathers the latest discoveries and scholarly insights into Egypt’s ancient monuments, tombs, and everyday artifacts. Revised by its original author, it blends clear explanations with over three hundred detailed illustrations, making complex archaeological findings approachable for both students and curious travelers. The text is organized for quick reference, with descriptive headings and an expanded index that let readers locate information on sites, burial practices, and artistic techniques with ease.
Beyond the facts, the book offers a vivid picture of how modern excavations reshape our understanding of the Nile valley’s past. It explains the role of museums in preserving heritage and helps readers appreciate the craftsmanship behind the relics they encounter. Whether planning a journey along the river or beginning a study of Egyptology, the volume serves as a reliable companion that brings the ancient world to life without overwhelming the novice.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (488K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Robert Connal and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-12-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1846–1916
A pioneering French Egyptologist, he helped shape modern understanding of ancient Egypt through landmark excavations, translations, and museum work. His writing opened the world of pharaohs, tombs, and forgotten texts to a wide public as well as to scholars.
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