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Nubia: Ancient Kingdoms of Africa [Paperback]

Joyce Hayes (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: 1994

An introductory guide to the peoples, history, religions, and customs of Nubia, the ancient African kingdom on the Nile. In a series of simple, straightforward essays, appropriate for both children and adults, the book presents the main aspects of Nubian life - including art, writing, religion, daily activities, clothing, and cosmetics. With an extensive glossary and an afterword by cultural historian Edmund B. Gaither, the book is illustrated with over 50 full-color and black-and-white illustrations, showing everything from Nubian artifacts to huge sculptures of the ancient kings to one of the largest sarcophagi ever excavated.

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Product Details

Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Museum of Fine Arts Boston; 1st edition (1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0878463623
ISBN-13: 978-0878463626
Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,339,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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