The lost tombs of Thebes : life in paradise
Title:
The lost tombs of Thebes : life in paradise
Author:
Hawass, Zahi
Vannini, Sandro
ISBN:
9780500051597
Publication Information:
London : Thames & Hudson, 2009
Physical Description:
288 p. : ill. ; 35 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
The eternal house of the soul -- The nobles of the new kingdom at Thebes -- The function and architecture of the Theban tombs -- Art and artists: the decoration of the Theban tombs -- Scenes of earthly life -- From death to eternal life -- Cult rituals, offering meals, and banquets -- Taking it with you: burial equipment -- Explorers and vandals, ancient and modern -- Saving the Valley of the Nobles.
Abstract:
Shows the tombs of Thebes, the landscape of the ancient city, and the lives of the nobles who lived there during Egypt’s golden age
Subject Term:
Subject:
| Tombs -- Egypt -- Valley of the Kings |
| Tombs -- Egypt -- Valley of the Kings -- Pictorial works |
| Tombs -- Decoration -- Egypt -- Valley of the Kings |
| Mural painting and decoration, Egyptian -- Egypt -- Valley of the Kings |
| Tombs -- Valley of the Kings (Egypt) |
| Decoration and ornament -- Valley of the Kings (Egypt) |
| Mural painting and decoration -- Valley of the Kings (Egypt) |
| Grab |
| Valley of the Kings (Egypt) -- Antiquities |
| Valley of the Kings (Egypt) -- Antiquities -- Pictorial works |
Summary:
Shows the tombs of Thebes, the landscape of the ancient city, and the lives of the nobles who lived there during Egypt’s golden age