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The ancients in their own words / by Kerrigan, Michael,1959-(CARDINAL)684378;
Includes bibliographical references (page 220) and index.Mesopotamia -- Egypt -- Israel and the Holy Land -- Persia -- Greece -- The Phoenicians and Etruscans -- Rome.Packed with inscriptions dating from third millennium Mesopotamia to the Roman era, this book offers an exciting way of understanding the ancient world through the words of the people of the times. Each inscription is accompanied by a translation, background context, and feature explaining a little-known aspect of the author, subject, or culture.
Subjects: Antiquities.; Archaeology.; Civilization, Ancient.; Civilization, Classical.; Inscriptions, Ancient.; Inscriptions antiques.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Reading the past : ancient writing from cuneiform to the alphabet / by Hooker, J. T.(CARDINAL)513043;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Cuneiform / C.B.F. Walker -- Egyptian hieroglyphs / W.V. Davies -- Linear B and related scripts / John Chadwick -- The early alphabet / John F. Healey -- Greek inscriptions / B.F. Cook -- Etruscan / Larissa Bonfante.
Subjects: Writing;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The story of decipherment : from Egyptian hieroglyphs to Maya script / by Pope, Maurice.(CARDINAL)126220;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-224) and index.
Subjects: Extinct languages.; Inscriptions; Writing;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Tutānkhamen, Amenism, Atenism and Egyptian monotheism : with hieroglyphic texts of hymns to Ȧmen and Ȧten / by Budge, E. A. Wallis(Ernest Alfred Wallis),Sir,1857-1934.(CARDINAL)152780;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Tutankhamen, King of Egypt.; Hymns, Egyptian.; Inscriptions, Egyptian.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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The story of archaeological decipherment : from Egyptian hieroglyphs to Linear B / by Pope, Maurice.(CARDINAL)126220;
Bibliography: pages 205-210.
Subjects: Extinct languages.; Inscriptions; Writing;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Egyptian hieroglyphs for complete beginners / by Manley, Bill.(CARDINAL)534782;
Teaches how to translate Egyptian hieroglyphs into English using a step-by-step procedure that includes the use of photographs and line drawings.
Subjects: Textbooks.; Programmed instructional materials.; Egyptian language; Egyptian language; Egyptian language; Hieroglyphics.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Red Sea scrolls : how ancient papyri reveal the secrets of the pyramids / by Tallet, Pierre,1966-Author(DLC)no2002114781; Lehner, Mark,Author(DLC)n 86112169;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-3140 and index.On the trail of the pyramid builders -- Why the Red Sea and the pyramids are linked -- The world's oldest written documents -- The story of Inspector Merer -- How they built the great pyramid -- Legacy.Pierre Tallet's discovery of the Red Sea Scrolls--the world's oldest surviving written documents--in 2013 was one of the most remarkable moments in the history of Egyptology. These papyri, written some 4,600 years ago, and combined with Mark Lehner's research, changed what we thought we knew about the building of the Great Pyramid at Giza. Here, for the first time, the world-renowned Egyptologists Tallet and Lehner give us the definitive account of this astounding discovery. The story begins with Tallet's hunt for hieroglyphic rock inscriptions in the Sinai Peninsula and leads up to the discovery of the papyri, the diary of Inspector Merer, who oversaw workers in the reign of Pharaoh Khufu in Wadi el-Jarf, the site of an ancient harbor on the Red Sea. The translation of the papyri reveals how the stones of the Great Pyramid ended up in Giza. Combined with Lehner's excavations of the harbor at the pyramid construction site the Red Sea Papyri have greatly advanced our understanding of how the ancient Egyptians were able to build monuments that survive to this day. Tallet and Lehner narrate this thrilling discovery and explore how the building of the pyramids helped create a unified state, propelling Egyptian civilization forward. This lavishly illustrated book captures the excitement and significance of these seminal findings, conveying above all how astonishing it is to discover a contemporary eyewitness testimony to the creation of the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.
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How to read Egyptian hieroglyphs : a step-by-step guide to teach yourself / by Collier, Mark(Mark Anthony)(CARDINAL)626006; Manley, Bill.(CARDINAL)534782;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-176) and index.With the help of Egyptologists Collier and Manley, museum-goers, tourists, and armchair travelers alike can gain a basic knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt. Their approach is informed by years of experience teaching Egyptian hieroglyphs to non-specialists. Using drawings of actual inscriptions displayed in the British Museum, they concentrate on the kind of hieroglyphs readers might encounter in other collections, especially funerary writings and tomb scenes. Each chapter introduces a new aspect of hieroglyphic script or Middle Egyptian grammar and encourages acquisition of reading skills with practical exercises. The texts offer insights into the daily experiences of their ancient authors and touch on topics ranging from pharaonic administration to family life to the Egyptian way of death. With this book as a guide, one can enjoy a whole new experience in understanding Egyptian art and artifacts around the world.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Textbooks.; Egyptian language; Egyptian language; Egyptian language; Égyptien (Langue); Égyptien (Langue); Hiéroglyphes.; Égyptien (Langue);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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The ancient Egyptian world / by Cline, Eric H.(CARDINAL)387094; Rubalcaba, Jill.(CARDINAL)379214;
MARCIVE 03/01/06Includes bibliographical references and index.
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Handbook to life in the Ancient Maya world : Lynn V. Foster. by Foster, Lynn V.(CARDINAL)750418;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-366) and index.Presents the latest archaeological and historical research on all aspects of Maya society, from its earliest beginnings to the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century.
Subjects: Mayas; Mayas;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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