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Abu Simbel and the Nubian Temples - Fletcher-Jones, Nigel
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In this lucidly written, beautifully illustrated book, Nigel Fletcher-Jones places the lower Nubian temples--from Philae in the north to Abu Simbel in the South--in their historical context, telling the story of the discovery of the Abu Simbel temples, and why and how they were moved, explaining what the Nubian temples teach us about ancient Egypt, which gods and goddesses were worshiped there, and the place of Ramesses II in the long line of ancient Egyptian kings and queens. Includes over 80 new photographs, diagrams, and ...

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Abu Simbel and the Nubian Temples 2020, American University in Cairo Press

ISBN-13: 9789774168789

Hardcover