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The private lives of the pharaohs / Joyce Tyldesley

by Joyce Tyldesley

This study examines ancient Egyptian civilisation through archaeological evidence, hieroglyphic texts, and mummified remains. Modern scientific analytical techniques are used to reconstruct the lives and deaths of individuals from this historical period.

Accession 1210 ISBN 0752261991 Publisher Channel 4 Books
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