Egyptian Mummies

by John H. Taylor

Since antiquity, mummies have inspired awe and endless fascination. Part of their enduring appeal lies in their capacity to let us confront people from the distant past as recognizable individuals, and even to look into the faces of some of the great rulers who shaped history 3,000 years ago. Mummies also have much to tell us about aspects of the lives of ancient Egyptians that are not recorded in writing: their appearance, their life expectancy,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292725868
• ISBN13: 9780292725867
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.8" x 8.9"