The Egyptology Shelf

Treasures of Egypt
Annk R. Williams, editor
National Geographic Press
101 West 104th Street, Suite 8, New York, NY 10025
www.nationalgeographic.com
9781426222634, $50.00, HC, 400pp

https://www.amazon.com/Treasures-Egypt-Photographs-Pyramids-Cleopatra/dp/14= 26222637

Synopsis: Drawing from National Geographic's unparalleled photo archive, th=
e images comprising "Treasures of Egypt: A Legacy in Photographs From the P= yramids to Cleopatra" have created a breathtaking coffee-table style volume=
(9.75 x 1.25 x 11.25 inches, 1 pound) celebrating the vibrant beauty and r= ich cultural heritage of Egypt on the 100th anniversary of the discovery of=
King Tut's tomb.

Egypt's rich history astonishes us again and again with priceless treasures=
, exquisite craftsmanship, and a bounty of artifacts that enables us to env= ision the past with extraordinary detail. It is an epic saga 5,000 years in=
the making, and one that National Geographic has covered for more than a c= entury.

"Treasures of Egypt: A Legacy in Photographs From the Pyramids to Cleopatra=
" portrays the hallowed country's most remarkable achievements, viewed thro= ugh decades of discovery chronicled in National Geographic magazine. From t=
he breathless opening of King Tut's tomb in 1922 to the astonishing find of=
perfectly preserved boats, entombed for eternity near Giza's pyramids, her=
e is the story of a proud and dynamic empire that changed the world; its co= lossal architecture and imposing statues force us to re-think the engineeri=
ng limitations of the world before modern tools were available.

Documenting a series of incredible discoveries that includes a complex of r= oyal graves filled with dazzling gold artifacts at the ancient city of Tani=
s, intriguing clues to the life and times of Cleopatra, and newly uncovered=
traces of Alexandria, Abydos, and other fabled sites, "Treasures of Egypt:=
A Legacy in Photographs From the Pyramids to Cleopatra" embodies the cultu= re's most fascinating historical milestones.

Critique: With the publication of "Treasures of Egypt: A Legacy in Photogra= phs From the Pyramids to Cleopatra", students, academia, Egyptologists, and=
non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject are treated=
to a visual wealth of vivid full color photographs, informatively revealin=
g time lines, and inherently interest profiles of major explorers in the ar= chaeological field of Egyptology. A delight to browse through on fascinatin=
g page at a time, "Treasures of Egypt: A Legacy in Photographs From the Pyr= amids to Cleopatra" is unreservedly recommended addition to personal, profe= ssional, community, college, and university library Egyptology collections = and supplemental curriculum studies lists.

Editorial Note: General Editor Ann R. Williams specializes in writing about=
the ancient world and cultural heritage preservation. As a writer for thre=
e decades at National Geographic magazine and digital news, she reported on=
new discoveries and the latest research in archaeology around the world.

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