Century Of Excavation

Download or read book Century Of Excavation written by James Baikie and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-10 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work offers a unique overview of the work done in the field of Egyptology during the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth centuries. An excellent starting point and reference for anyone fascinated by ancient Egypt, this book includes such topics as Mariette and his work, the beginnings of the modern period, the pyramids and their explorers, the temples, buried royalties, Tutankhamen, ancient life, and arts and crafts.