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LoC No.: 08002211
Title: El Kab
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "El Kab" by J. E. Quibell is an archaeological treatise written in the late 19th century. This work documents the findings from excavations at El Kab, an ancient Egyptian site significant for its numerous tombs and burial practices. The book delves into the exploration of various grave types, burial methods, and artifacts unearthed during the excavation, shedding light on the region's historical context and cultural significance. The opening of "El Kab" introduces readers to the motivations behind the excavation efforts, highlighting Mr. Somers Clarke's interest in the site which led to a detailed exploration of smaller tombs and surrounding areas. Quibell provides a sense of the excavation process, describing the conditions at El Kab and the making of a comfortable living space from the rock tombs. It also mentions the assistance received from various individuals, emphasizing the collaborative nature of archaeological work. Furthermore, the introduction outlines the various sections of the account, indicating a structured approach to discussing the findings and insights related to the ancient burial practices at El Kab. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Quibell, James Edward, 1867-1935
EBook No.: 27466
Published: Dec 9, 2008
Downloads: 294
Language: English
Subject: Egypt -- Antiquities
Subject: Elkab (Extinct city)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08002211
Title: El Kab
Note: Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Giacomelli, Jason Isbell, Anne Storer
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by Case Western Reserve University
Preservation Department Digital Library)
Summary: "El Kab" by J. E. Quibell is an archaeological treatise written in the late 19th century. This work documents the findings from excavations at El Kab, an ancient Egyptian site significant for its numerous tombs and burial practices. The book delves into the exploration of various grave types, burial methods, and artifacts unearthed during the excavation, shedding light on the region's historical context and cultural significance. The opening of "El Kab" introduces readers to the motivations behind the excavation efforts, highlighting Mr. Somers Clarke's interest in the site which led to a detailed exploration of smaller tombs and surrounding areas. Quibell provides a sense of the excavation process, describing the conditions at El Kab and the making of a comfortable living space from the rock tombs. It also mentions the assistance received from various individuals, emphasizing the collaborative nature of archaeological work. Furthermore, the introduction outlines the various sections of the account, indicating a structured approach to discussing the findings and insights related to the ancient burial practices at El Kab. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Quibell, James Edward, 1867-1935
EBook No.: 27466
Published: Dec 9, 2008
Downloads: 294
Language: English
Subject: Egypt -- Antiquities
Subject: Elkab (Extinct city)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.