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The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt

Richard H. Wilkinson

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A fully illustrated survey of all Egypt’s temples, covering their secret rites and architectural wonders from early pharaonic times to the Roman period

Overview

The temples of ancient Egypt include the largest and some of the most impressive religious monuments the world has ever known. Mansions of the gods, models of Egypt and of the universe, focal points for worship, great treasure houses and islands of order in a cosmic ocean of chaos – the temples were all these things and more.

Richard Wilkinson traces their development from the earliest times, looking at every aspect of their construction, decoration, symbolism and function. From the Delta to Nubia, all of Egypt’s surviving temples – ranging from the gargantuan temple of Amun at Karnak, to minuscule shrines such as the oasis Oracle of Siwa, where Alexander went to hear himself proclaimed god – are discussed and illustrated here.

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Book Details

Format: Paperback

Size: 25.4 x 19.1 cm

Extent: 256 pp

Illustrations: 535

Publication date: 12 January 2017

ISBN: 9780500283967

Contents List

Introduction • 1. Houses of Eternity • 2. Buildings Fit for Gods • 3. Worlds Within Worlds • 4. Between Heaven and Earth • 5. Temples of Gods and Kings

About the Author

Richard H. Wilkinson is an archaeologist in the field of Egyptology. He is Regents Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona and founding director of the University of Arizona Egyptian Expedition.