{"product_id":"the-tomb-in-ancient-egypt-9780500051399","title":"The Tomb in Ancient Egypt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA richly illustrated and complete account of the development and significance of the tomb in ancient Egypt.  From the pyramids and royal burial ground in the Valley of the Kings to the tombs of queens such as Ramesses IIs consort Nefertari and the far larger number of private tombs of nobles like Rekhmire and Ramose  The Tomb in Ancient Egypt is an unparalleled guide for Egyptophiles everywhere.  Besides the paintings  reliefs  and statues adorning their walls  many tombs show the breathtaking skill of ancient architects  and autobiographical texts found inside several tombs give rare insights into Egyptian life. We read of Harkhufs African explorations  returning with the gift of a dancing dwarf to his boy-king  Pepy II  and we learn how General Amenemhab saved his kings life when the king was charged by an enraged elephant.  Written by two experts in the field and the authors of The Mummy in Ancient Egypt  this new book traces burial practices in Egypt over three millennia  from the dawn of Egyptian history to the Roman domination. It also illuminates the work of key scholars who excavated and catalogued their finds for posterity  and it includes a comprehensive list of the principal cemeteries  with glossary and maps for ease of reference. 350 illustrations  40 in color.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67932232810549,"sku":"ByrdShop_0500051399","price":250.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780500051399.jpg?v=1794221648","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-tomb-in-ancient-egypt-9780500051399","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}