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LoC No.: 12015877
Title:
Five Years' Explorations at Thebes
A Record of Work Done 1907-1911 by The Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Five Years' Explorations at Thebes" by Carnarvon and Carter is a detailed archaeological account written in the early 20th century. The work documents the systematic excavations conducted in the Theban Necropolis between 1907 and 1911, revealing insights into the ancient tombs and burial practices of Egypt. The authors' meticulous records and descriptions of various finds provide a rich tapestry of information regarding significant historical figures and their burial rites from the time periods of the XVIIth Dynasty through the Ptolemaic era. The opening of the book presents a preface that sets the stage for the explorations and acknowledges key contributors to the research. The introduction outlines the historical significance of Thebes, highlighting its immense potential for archaeological discoveries and the challenges posed by previous tomb robbers. The narrative quickly transitions into the specifics of the excavation process, detailing the laborers' roles and the various sites targeted during the excavations. It emphasizes the care taken to document artifacts, including tombs, statuettes, and funerary objects, enhancing the book's scholarly value for readers interested in the intricacies of Egyptology and the efforts to uncover and preserve ancient Egyptian heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Carnarvon, George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, Earl of, 1866-1923
Author: Carter, Howard, 1874-1939
Contributor: Griffith, F. Ll. (Francis Llewellyn), 1862-1934
Contributor: Legrain, Georges Albert, 1865-1917
Contributor: Möller, Georg, 1876-1921
Contributor: Newberry, Percy E. (Percy Edward), 1869-1949
Contributor: Spiegelberg, Wilhelm, 1870-1930
EBook No.: 48382
Published: Feb 28, 2015
Downloads: 233
Language: English
Subject: Excavations (Archaeology) -- Egypt
Subject: Thebes (Egypt : Extinct city)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12015877
Title:
Five Years' Explorations at Thebes
A Record of Work Done 1907-1911 by The Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter
Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Five Years' Explorations at Thebes" by Carnarvon and Carter is a detailed archaeological account written in the early 20th century. The work documents the systematic excavations conducted in the Theban Necropolis between 1907 and 1911, revealing insights into the ancient tombs and burial practices of Egypt. The authors' meticulous records and descriptions of various finds provide a rich tapestry of information regarding significant historical figures and their burial rites from the time periods of the XVIIth Dynasty through the Ptolemaic era. The opening of the book presents a preface that sets the stage for the explorations and acknowledges key contributors to the research. The introduction outlines the historical significance of Thebes, highlighting its immense potential for archaeological discoveries and the challenges posed by previous tomb robbers. The narrative quickly transitions into the specifics of the excavation process, detailing the laborers' roles and the various sites targeted during the excavations. It emphasizes the care taken to document artifacts, including tombs, statuettes, and funerary objects, enhancing the book's scholarly value for readers interested in the intricacies of Egyptology and the efforts to uncover and preserve ancient Egyptian heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Carnarvon, George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, Earl of, 1866-1923
Author: Carter, Howard, 1874-1939
Contributor: Griffith, F. Ll. (Francis Llewellyn), 1862-1934
Contributor: Legrain, Georges Albert, 1865-1917
Contributor: Möller, Georg, 1876-1921
Contributor: Newberry, Percy E. (Percy Edward), 1869-1949
Contributor: Spiegelberg, Wilhelm, 1870-1930
EBook No.: 48382
Published: Feb 28, 2015
Downloads: 233
Language: English
Subject: Excavations (Archaeology) -- Egypt
Subject: Thebes (Egypt : Extinct city)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.