Egypt and Archaeology
Unravel the Mysteries of Egypt and Archaeology!
Imagine exploring ancient tombs, deciphering lost hieroglyphics and discovering the secrets of one of the most fascinating civilizations in history. With books about Egypt and Archaeology, this adventure is within your reach!
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Why immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt and archaeology?
Living history: Learn about the pharaohs, pyramids, gods and rituals that shaped one of the world’s most impressive cultures.
Archaeological discoveries: Follow the excavations that have revealed treasures hidden for millennia.
Mysteries and enigmas: Explore theories and stories that challenge the imagination and instigate curiosity.
Connection with the present: Understand how the legacy of Ancient Egypt influences our art, science and culture to this day.
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Our selection of books includes:
Classic works: From the great Egyptologists to the narratives that immortalized Ancient Egypt.
Illustrated guides: With photos, maps and illustrations that transport you to the heart of the desert.
Expedition accounts: Follow archaeologists on their epic journeys in search of lost treasures.
In-depth analyses: Books that explore religion, politics and daily life in Ancient Egypt.
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Who are these books for?
History buffs: Immerse yourself in rich, detailed narratives about one of the world’s most intriguing civilizations.
Armchair adventurers: Travel the Nile, explore temples and tombs without leaving your home.
Students and researchers: Trusted and fascinating sources to deepen your knowledge.
Curious: Discover the secrets that the sands of time have held for centuries.
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Transform your bookshelf into a portal to the past!
Each book is a key to unlocking the mysteries of Egypt and archaeology. Let yourself be immersed in stories that combine science, adventure and fascination.
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Ancient Egypt is waiting for you. Start your journey today!
Pick up your next book and embark on a literary expedition.
Because the past is not lost – it is preserved in the pages of books.
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Below are some of the great classic books on Egypt and Archaeology. Those interested can purchase them on Amazon. Simply click on the “Buy on Amazon” button below the book cover and you will be directed to the purchase page.
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ANCIENT EGYPT
English | DK (author)
An enticing and insightful guide that covers 3,000 years of life under the pharaohs (c. 3200-30 BCE) from the early kings of Egypt to the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest, this book explains it all!
Written by a team of respected Egyptologists, this book includes the following exciting things:
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- Themed spreads explore developments in areas like religion, writing, painting, ceramics and medicine.
- Biography spreads feature the lives of the most influential pharaohs and queens.
- Detailed maps set the main sites in context, and show the growth of the civilization and its trade network.
- An optional 80-page reference section provides a directory of the pharaohs and gods and goddesses. ​
Pages
400
Language
English
Publisher
DK Publishing
Publication Date
November 16, 2021
ANCIENT EGTPT: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY
English | Lorna Oakes (author); Lucia Gahlin (author)
The allure of ancient Egypt has endured over many centuries - and this authoritative volume offers further intriguing insights. It delves into the tombs, devoting chapters to the most famous burial sites: Giza, Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings, where the resting place of the boy-king Tutankhamun was discovered.
The book also describes Egypt's temples, religions and myths, from the impressive mortuary temples of the pharaohs, such as Ramesses II, to elaborate funerary rituals, offerings and superstitions.With maps, chronologies and artwork supplementing more than 750 photographs, this book captures the essence of an enduring epoch.
Pages
512
Language
English
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Publication Date
November 6, 2018
ANCIENT EGTPT
English | David P. Silverman (author)
The ancient Egyptians created some of the world's most beautiful art and architecture. To this day, this ancient civilization - which produced the great pyramids, the riddle of the Sphinx, and the riches of Tutankhamun - exerts a strong hold on our imaginations.
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Now, in Ancient Egypt, eminent Egyptologist David P. Silverman and a team of leading scholars explore the cultural wealth of this civilization in a series of intriguing and authoritative essays based on the latest theories and discoveries. Illustrated with more than 200 superb color photographs, maps, and charts, this book illuminates the vivid and powerful symbolic images of this fascinating culture - from pyramids and temples to priests and rituals; from hieroglyphic writing to daily life by the Nile; and from temple carvings to the cult of the dead.
Pages
256
Language
English
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
June 5, 2003
THE RISE AND FALL OF ANCIENT EGYPT
English | Toby Wilkinson (author)
In this landmark volume, one of the world's most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its absorption into the Roman Empire. Drawing upon forty years of archaeological research, award-winning scholar Toby Wilkinson takes us inside a tribal society with a pre-monetary economy and decadent, divine kings who ruled with all-too-recognizable human emotions. Here are the legendary leaders: Akhenaten, the "heretic king," who with his wife Nefertiti brought about a revolution with a bold new religion; Tutankhamun, whose dazzling tomb would remain hidden for three millennia; and eleven pharaohs called Ramesses, the last of whom presided over the militarism, lawlessness, and corruption that caused a political and societal decline.Filled with new information and unique interpretations, The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt is a riveting and revelatory work of wild drama, bold spectacle, unforgettable characters, and sweeping history.
Pages
656
Language
English
Random House Trade
Publication Date
January 8, 2013
THE OXFORD HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
English | Ian Shaw (author)
The Oxford Illustrated History of Ancient Egypt is the only book available providing detailed historical coverage of Egypt from the early Stone Age to its incorporation into the Roman Empire. The lively essays and beautiful illustrations portray the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians covering the period from 700,000 BC to AD 311.
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Against the backdrop of the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, this book also examines cultural and social patterns, including stylistic developments in art and literature. The pace of change in such aspects of Egyptian culture as monumental architecture, funerary beliefs, and ethnicity was not necessarily tied to the rate of political change. Each of the authors - working at the cutting edge of their particular fields - has therefore set out to elucidate, in both words and pictures, the underlying patterns of social and political change, and to describe the changing face of ancient Egypt, from the biographical details of individuals to the social and economic factors that shaped the lives of the population as a whole.
Pages
552
Language
English
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
June 13, 2002
THE OXFORD HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
English | Ian Shaw (author)
The Oxford Illustrated History of Ancient Egypt is the only book available providing detailed historical coverage of Egypt from the early Stone Age to its incorporation into the Roman Empire. The lively essays and beautiful illustrations portray the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians covering the period from 700,000 BC to AD 311.
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Against the backdrop of the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, this book also examines cultural and social patterns, including stylistic developments in art and literature. The pace of change in such aspects of Egyptian culture as monumental architecture, funerary beliefs, and ethnicity was not necessarily tied to the rate of political change. Each of the authors - working at the cutting edge of their particular fields - has therefore set out to elucidate, in both words and pictures, the underlying patterns of social and political change, and to describe the changing face of ancient Egypt, from the biographical details of individuals to the social and economic factors that shaped the lives of the population as a whole.
Pages
528
Language
English
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
September 1, 2000
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
English | Kathryn A. Bard (author)
This student-friendly introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt guides readers from the Paleolithic to the Greco-Roman periods, and has now been updated to include recent discoveries and new illustrations.
- Superbly illustrated with photographs, maps, and site plans, with additional illustrations in this new edition
- Organized into 11 chapters, covering: the history of Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology; prehistoric and pharaonic chronology and the ancient Egyptian language; geography, resources, and environment; and seven chapters organized chronologically and devoted to specific archaeological sites and evidence
- Includes sections on salient topics such as the constructing the Great Pyramid at Giza and the process of mummification
Pages
480
Language
English
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date
January 27, 2015
EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY: A GUIDE TO THE GODS, GODDESSES, AND TRADITIONS OF ANCIENT EGYPT
English | Geraldine Pinch (author)
From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination. Now, in Egyptian Mythology, Geraldine Pinch offers a comprehensive introduction that untangles the mystery of Egyptian Myth.
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Spanning Ancient Egyptian culture - from 3200 BC to AD 400 - Pinch opens a door to this hidden world and casts light on its often misunderstood belief system. She discusses the nature of myths and the history of Egypt, from the predynastic to the postpharaonic period. She explains how Egyptian culture developed around the flooding of the Nile, or the "inundation," a phenomenon on which the whole welfare of the country depended, and how aspects of the inundation were personified as deities.
Pages
272
Language
English
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
April 8, 2004
MIDDLE EGYPTIAN: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF HIEROGLYPHS
English | James Allen (author)
Middle Egyptian introduces the reader to the writing system of ancient Egypt and the language of hieroglyphic texts. It contains twenty-six lessons, exercises (with answers), a list of hieroglyphic signs, and a dictionary. It also includes a series of twenty-six essays on the most important aspects of ancient Egyptian history, society, religion, literature, and language. Grammar lessons and cultural essays allows users not only to read hieroglyphic texts but also to understand them, providing the foundation for understanding texts on monuments and reading great works of ancient Egyptian literature. This third edition is revised and reorganized, particularly in its approach to the verbal system, based on recent advances in understanding the language. Illustrations enhance the discussions, and an index of references has been added. These changes and additions provide a complete and up-to-date grammatical description of the classical language of ancient Egypt for specialists in linguistics and other fields.
Pages
610
Language
English
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
June 11, 2014