The Mammals Of Ancient Egypt

Author : Dale J. Osborn
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mammals of Ancient Egypt written by Dale J. Osborn and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2024-06-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Various attempts have been made to systematize the mammals depicted in Egyptian tomb paintings, inscriptions, carvings, figurines and other objects, and as mummies, but there are many discrepancies, variable spellings and names, including now obsolete Latin names, and mis-identifications. The Egyptian artists themselves sometimes used the wrong hieroglyph or drew some parts of animals incorrectly. Dale Osborn’s comprehensive reassessment, presented here in a facsimile reissue, catalogues around 100 separate species, ranging from hedgehogs to hippopotami, Anubis Baboons to Zebu cattle, that can be identified in Egyptian art from prehistoric, through Pre-Dynastic to Late Kingdom times. Profusely illustrated, the catalogue is arranged by Order, then species, each entry providing the relevant hieroglyph, a brief description of the animal, its natural habitat and distribution, and a narrative on its depiction in Egyptian art through time, by location, types of illustration or object, and context (tomb etc). Known errors and discrepancies, either in original scripts or classical and/or modern literature, are listed. Mammals are abundantly depicted in tomb paintings and inscriptions. Common scenes include hunts, processions, wild animals being led on chains, domesticated animals in household and working environments, and satirical scenes. Such scenes provide many insights into the lives of Egyptians and their relationships with animals, that are further enhanced by many decorative figurines and statues and, often poignantly, by the mummies of mostly small animals including cats and dogs.

Author : Dale J. Osborn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mammals of Ancient Egypt written by Dale J. Osborn and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Richard Hoath
Publisher : American Univ in Cairo Press
ISBN 13 : 9789774162541
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to the Mammals of Egypt written by Richard Hoath and published by American Univ in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Field Guide to the Mammals of Egypt is the first comprehensive field guide to every mammal species recorded in contemporary Egypt, from gazelle to gerbil, from hyena to hyrax. Each mammal species is described in detail, with reference to identification features, status, habitat, and habits, and with comparisons to similar species. A map is also provided for each species, clearly showing its current, and in some cases historical, range. Every species is meticulously illustrated--the bats and sea mammals in detailed black-and-white illustrations, all other species in scientifically accurate color plates. Additional vignettes emphasize aspects of mammal behavior, cover the minutiae of such features as the nose-leafs and ear structure of the various bat species, and illustrate the tracks and trails of the more commonly encountered mammals. This is an indispensable reference work for anyone interested in the wildlife of Egypt, from professional biologists to desert travelers and interested amateurs. Furthermore, as it describes and illustrates every whale and dolphin species recorded in Egyptian waters, including the Red Sea, it will be of special significance to anyone diving in the region. The book is compact, easy to slip into a daypack, and well up to the rigors of desert travel.

Author : Edward Bleiberg
Publisher : Giles
ISBN 13 : 9781907804274
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Soulful Creatures written by Edward Bleiberg and published by Giles. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating mix of archaeology, history, and medical imaging shedding new light on ancient Egyptian animal mummies, this fully illustrated volume explores the important role granted to animals in Egyptian life--they were seen as equals to humans within creation, endowed with souls. By providing vital background information, backed up with scientific examination of the techniques of mummification, this new book is the first proper, accessible survey of this fascinating side of ancient Egyptian life. It is full of amazing images of mummies, sculptures, and small decorative objects. Accompanies a major travelling exhibition - Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA, March 22-June 15, 2014; Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis, TN, October 18, 2014-January 18, 2015; Brooklyn Museum , NY, Summer/Fall 2015.

Author : John Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zoology of Egypt: Mammalia written by John Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Angela McDonald
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780714130224
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ancient Egyptian Animals written by Angela McDonald and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animals played a significant role in the everyday lives and religion of the people of ancient Egypt and frequently figure in Egyptian art. This work presents a look at this Egyptian art from the collections of The British Museum.

Author : salima ikram
Publisher : American Univ in Cairo Press
ISBN 13 : 9789774248580
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book divine creatures written by salima ikram and published by American Univ in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The invention of mummification enabled the ancient Egyptians to preserve the bodies not only of humans but also of animals, so that they could live forever. This book draws together studies on the different types of animal mummies, the methods of mummification, and the animal cemeteries located at sites throughout Egypt.

Author : Rosalind Janssen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Shire Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Egyptian Household Animals written by Rosalind Janssen and published by Bloomsbury Shire Publications. This book was released on 1989 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Richard Hoath
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781306504188
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to the Mammals of Egypt written by Richard Hoath and published by . This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Field Guide to the Mammals of Egypt is the first comprehensive field guide to every mammal species recorded in contemporary Egypt, from gazelle to gerbil, from hyena to hyrax. Each mammal species is described in detail, with reference to identification features, status, habitat, and habits, and with comparisons to similar species. A map is also provided for each species, clearly showing its current, and in some cases historical, range. Every species is meticulously illustratedthe bats and sea mammals in detailed black-and-white illustrations, all other species in scientifically accurate color plates. Additional vignettes emphasize aspects of mammal behavior, cover the minutiae of such features as the nose-leafs and ear structure of the various bat species, and illustrate the tracks and trails of the more commonly encountered mammals. This is an indispensable reference work for anyone interested in the wildlife of Egypt, from professional biologists to desert travelers and interested amateurs. Furthermore, as it describes and illustrates every whale and dolphin species recorded in Egyptian waters, including the Red Sea, it will be of special significance to anyone diving in the region. The book is compact, easy to slip into a daypack, and well up to the rigors of desert travel.

Author : Salima Ikram
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789464260373
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ANCIENT EGYPTIANS AND THE NATURAL WORLD written by Salima Ikram and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the interaction between animals, plants, and humans in ancient Egypt. It draws together different aspects of the bioarchaeology of Egypt: flora, fauna, and human remains. These come from sites throughout the country from Alexandria to Aswan, as well as material from museum basements. The material presented here includes the results of new and previously unpublished excavations in the Delta and Thebes, in-depth studies of different species.