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Carved reverently in the walls of the temples and tombs of ancient Egypt, hieroglyphs and sculpted reliefs depict lions and jackals, hawks and owls, cobras and scarabs. This unique new guideexplores the hieroglyphs and fauna of the ancient world-species that were idolized and mummified, and those that have since become extinct. From the date palm and the blue lotus to the griffon vulture and the hoopoe, the plants and animals on ancient Egyptian tomb walls spring to life in this lively and useful guide. Water-resistant and compact, filled with gorgeous illustrations and photographs, comprehensive text, diagrams, and maps, this foldout guide is the perfect travel companion.- 55 species- Depictions of hieroglyphs with their true animal counterparts- Map of Egypt's most sacred animal temples

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Book category Books in English Humanities History History: earliest times to present day

• Full title: Ancient Egypts Wildlife
• Author: Dominique Navarro
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 8
• EAN: 9789774165955
• ISBN: 9774165950
• ID: 02170716
• Publisher: AMER UNIV IN CAIRO PR
• Weight: 419 g
• Dimensions: 210 × 150 × 22 mm
• Date of publishing: 30. September 2013

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