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Illustrated dictionary of ancient Egypt

by Ian Shaw, Paul T. Nicholson, British Museum

A reference work featuring over 600 A-Z entries on ancient Egyptian civilisation. The text includes photographs, maps, site plans and charts documenting the history and archaeology of the period.

Accession 4821 ISBN 9789774162268 Publisher American University in Cairo Press
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