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The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt Hardcover – June 17, 2000

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The temples of ancient Egypt include the largest and perhaps most splendid religious monuments the world has ever known. This book traces their development from earliest times through their period of glory and ultimate decline to their rediscovery and study in modern times. All of Egypt's surviving temples--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 with factfiles, photographs, plans, and specially commissioned perspective views. * "Houses of Eternity" considers the historical origin and development of Egyptian temples, describing their role in ancient Egyptian society, their later Christian and Muslim use, and their modern rediscovery. * "Buildings Fit for Gods" looks at how the temples were built, decorated, expanded--and sometimes destroyed. * "Worlds Within Worlds" examines each part of the sacred structures in detail--from the massive pylon towers, colossal statues, and obelisks that fronted many temples to the darkened sanctuaries and mysterious crypts of their inner depths. * "Between Heaven and Earth" discusses the temple's relationship to the pantheon of Egypt's gods, along with the roles and rituals of pharaohs and priests, and the sacred rites and festivals enacted there. * "Temples of Gods and Kings" is the most extensive catalogue of Egyptian temples yet published in one volume and serves as a guide to the ancient sites. The book's format follows the highly successful, visual style of the other volumes in Thames & Hudson's best-selling "Complete" series, creating both an authoritative reference book and an entertaining guide for everyone fascinated by the eternal mysteries of ancient Egypt.

Print length

256 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Thames & Hudson
Publication date

June 17, 2000
Dimensions

8 x 1 x 10.4 inches
ISBN-10

9780500051009
ISBN-13

978-0500051009
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Following the format of other "Complete" books in Thames & Hudson's informal series, Wilkinson, director of the University of Arizona's Egyptian Expedition and coauthor of The Complete Valley of the Kings, pulls together a huge amount of data to give a clear and concise look at the development, rise, decline, and excavation of Egyptian temples. His coverage ranges from the earliest predynastic sites to Roman, Christian, and Islamic adaptations of the temples. When theories are in dispute (as they often are), Wilkinson says so and then explains his preference. The illustrations, elevations, plans, and reconstructions make even the most complicated temple plans clear. An indispensable work for a student of Egyptian life or architecture, this unique and excellent resource is essential for large high school and all public, academic, and specialized libraries.DMary Morgan Smith, Northland P.L., Pittsburgh
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Richard H. Wilkinson is Regents’ Professor of Egyptian Archaeology Emeritus and Founding Director of the Egyptian Expedition at the University of Arizona.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0500051003
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; Probable First Edition (June 17, 2000)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780500051009
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500051009
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.56 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1 x 10.4 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #482,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Kate D.

Fabulous Book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2013

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If you love Egypt and studying the history of this wonderful country, you won't be disappointed by this book. The photographs are expertly done and the writing is knowledgeable yet easy to understand. So many facets to this book...there is a list of the major gods of Egypt and their temples, architectural layout of the temples and many more goodies. I had to wait for several months for this book to come back in and so I was thrilled to see it ready to ship. I now have a copy on my lap with my ipad and I wanted to review this book to help someone else make a good decision. By the way, this book has enough detail to interest me yet it's not overwhelming nor is it at all boring. Quite the opposite. Just a really good solid read with beautiful photographs in color and black and white.

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S. Havens

Very detailed!

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024

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Comprehensive book on Egypt's temples.

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022

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This is an informative, if somewhat visually bland compendium of known Egyptian temples, that is worth the look from anyone with an interest in Egyptian history.

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Impressive work by Richard H. Wilkinson

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017

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This splendid book has fully covered my expectations. It is a solid piece of well documented information that goes beyond the mere description of the temples across history in Egypt. I strongly recommend it to scholars interested in the religious, archaeological and historical aspects of this amazing civilization.

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DWMaas

Lots of details

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2017

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Having visited some of the temples in the past, this book provided additional details of the temples that were not mentioned by the tour guide. A good book to read before you visit Egypt.

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Horia GAVRILA

History and description.

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2019

Very good.

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2013

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Again, the first experience with this book was from my writing teacher's library and I was immediately excited at the description, photos and sketched layouts of the temples, as well as the intensive information regarding their history, etc. I had to have my own copy and again, this is a must for any Egyptian enthusiast's library.

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Oneirae

Excellent book

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019

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Excellent book

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Charles Peter Mugleston

Brings back memories...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2023

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Yes, another fine book by an author with a winning touch - thankx very much !

priscilla faraó

Lindo é como visitar os templos egípcios.

Reviewed in Brazil on July 14, 2019

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Amei esse livro tem fotos desenhos diagramas dos templos,é como visitar esses prédios.
Primeira compra na Amazon e foi tudo nota 10.

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Good information

Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2019

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Lots of information and many many black & white photographs as well as coloured ones. Also sketches of the layout of the original temples.

Abhishek Adhikari

very beautyful

Reviewed in India on November 6, 2019

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very beauty

Cire

Simply a great book.

Reviewed in Germany on November 12, 2018

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If you could put everything interesting about ancient Egypt temple history in one book this is the one. I am sure people could write more about it. Non less this is more than 4000 years history. However for me this book is completely enough.
It never is boring. The text is thoroughly researched it written and for people who just like pictures were are plenty of great images.

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