Ancient Cities surveys the cities of the Ancient Near East Egypt & the Greek & Roman worlds from the perspectives of archaeology & architectural history bringing to life the physical world of ancient city dwellers by concentrating on evidence recovered from archaeological excavations Urban form is the focus the physical appearance & overall plans of the cities their architecture & natural topography & the cultural & historical contexts in which they flourished Attention is also paid to non-urban features such as religious sanctuaries & burial grounds places & institutions that were a familiar part of the city dweller's experience Objects or artifacts that represented the essential furnishings of everyday life are discussed such as pottery sculpture wall paintings mosaics & coins Ancient Cities is unusual in presenting this wide range of Old World cultures in such comprehensive detail giving equal weight to the Preclassical & Classical periods & in showing the links between these ancient cultures User-friendly features include use of clear & accessible language assuming no previous background knowledge lavishly illustrated with over 300 line drawings maps & photos historical summaries further reading arranged by topic plus a consolidated bibliography & comprehensive index new to the second edition a companion website with an interactive timeline chapter summaries study questions illustrations & a glossary of archaeological & historical terms Visit the website at httpcwroutledgecomtextbooks 9780415498647 In this second edition Charles Gates has comprehensively revised & updated his original text & Neslihan Yilmaz has reworked her acclaimed illustrations Readers & lecturers will be delighted to see a new chapter on Phoenician cities in the first millennium BC & new sections on Gobekli Tepe the sensational Neolithic sanctuary; Sinope a Greek city on the Black Sea coast; & cities of the western Roman Empire With its comprehensive presentation of ancient Mediterranean & Near Eastern cities its rich collection of illustrations & its new companion website Ancient Cities will remain an essential textbook for university & high school students across a wide range of archaeology ancient history & ancient Near Eastern Biblical & classical studies courses ...

All the essential facts on ancient Egypt covering mummification the pharaohs the pyramids & the mysterious rituals The ancient Egyptians have fascinated & enthralled the minds of millions down the centuries With extensive scientific knowledge splendid architecture & many artistic & cultural achievements their civilisation stood apart as being ahead of its time This compact & informative guide is perfect for all those studying ancient Egypt visiting the sights or curious to find out more about this fascinating period
Includes: a wide range of topics such as Geography
- how the Nile added to the success of their civilisation History
- a timeline spanning 3000 years from 3100BC to 395AD & covering each dynastic period Religion
- the role of the gods & goddesses Pharaohs
- Cheops Nefertiti & Tutankhamun Life in Ancient Egypt
- different levels in society the jobs family life leisure activities Learning & knowledge
- the hieroglyphs the scribes War
- the armies weapons & armour Death funeral rites & mummification Tombs & pyramids Egypt today
- archaeology discoveries & what one can see today








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" Travel back in time with this fun book on Ancient Egypt for children Learn all about the pharaohs of Egypt decode Egyptian hieroglyphs & see how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built Packed with fun facts amazing pictures & quizzes this book is a great introduction to the world of the Egyptians Ideal for children who are crazy about history DK findout! Ancient Egypt covers every aspect of Ancient Egyptian life See if you can survive the game of childhood take a tour of an Egyptian home & find out how a mummy was made All the information is broken down into bite-sized chunks & the colorful illustrations bring history to life The perfect books for children aged 6-8 the DKfindout! series contains beautiful photography lively illustrations & key curriculum information It will satisfy any child who is eager to learn & acquire facts
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Discover Ancient Egypt & write about it! Find out about life in ancient Egypt from Egyptian fashion & culture to ancient gods & important Pharaohs Read about hieroglyphs & the Rosetta Stone & discover Tutankhamun&s famous tomb Ideal for readers aged 9 the Writing History series combines written evidence from the past with engaging writing activities to explore the fascinating worlds of ancient civilisations Children can learn exciting facts & be inspired to write their own historical documents including diary entries recipes letters speeches & much more! ...

Embark on a colorful journey to reveal a hidden Egypt! Explore Egyptian gods animals hieroglyphs designs & more as you color the elaborate artwork revealing vibrant details while learning unusual Egyptology facts & coloring tips along the way Learn about ancient Egypt color theory including the history of primary colors in the Egyptian palette their meaning & symbolism to inspire your own artistic coloring choices Use your imagination to color or follow the suggestions accompanying each art panel including techniques for adding texture shading & depth to your artwork ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Egypt captivates us like few other ancient civilizations but what was it like to actually live there as an ordinary person 3500 years ago? Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher goes on a fascinating journey in search of people like us not the great Pharaohs but the ordinary people who built & populated this incredible place creating a remarkable way of life & an extraordinary way of death Joann explores their homes workplaces & temples & she climbs down into their tombs to discover the remarkable world of these Ancient Egyptians both in life & the afterlife At the heart of this series (originally aired on BBC) are Kha & Meryt an architect & his wife who lived just outside the Valley of the Kings They left behind a treasure trove of information; their extraordinary tomb full of objects from their lives & deaths
- from make-up to death-masks loaves of bread to life-like figurines even the tools Kha used at work in the royal tombs Joann Fletcher uses this to travel into the remarkable world of these Ancient Egyptians both in life & the afterlife In this first episode we explore life in Ancient Egypt; the tightly packed houses where ordinary people lived the village that was their home how they dressed & what they ate Joann discovers their love poetry their enthusiasm for interior design & what it was like to work in the most famous cemetery on earth the Valley of the Kings In the second episode we discover a strange & mysterious world the Ancient Egyptian afterlife To them life was just a dress rehearsal for the perfect afterlife they were trying to reach Joann clambers into rarely visited tombs explores a treasure trove of long-buried objects & examines spectacular mummies to discover just why the Egyptians spent a fortune preparing for death & what they hoped to find when they got there
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The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination
- mummies & pyramids curses & rituals have captured the imagination
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Nine stories of Ancient Egypt wittily retold in comic-strip style Full of mystery & adventure the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs & their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen & the fall of Cleopatra Marcia Williams' classic comic strip retellings bring new life to the myths & wonders of this ancient civilization ...

Ladakh or ' Little Tibet' is a wildly beautiful desert land up in the Western Himalayas It is a place of few resources & an extreme climate Yet for more than a thousand years it has been home to a thriving culture Traditions of frugality & cooperation coupled with an intimate & location-specific knowledge of the environment enabled the Ladakhis not only to survive but to prosper Everyone had enough to eat; families & communities were strong; the status of women was high Then came 'development' Now in the modern sector one finds pollution & divisiveness inflation & unemployment intolerance & greed Centuries of ecological balance & social harmony are under threat from pressures of Western consumerism Ancient Futures is much more than a book about Ladakh Passionately argued it raises important questions about the whole notion of progress & explores the root causes of the malaise of industrial society At the same time the story of Ladakh serves as a source of inspiration for our own future It shows us that another way is possible & points to some of the first steps towards kinder gentler patterns of living ...

From theatre to politics no other single civilisation has influenced the Western world more profoundly than that of ancient Greece From the roots of democracy to philosophy & mathematics it&s fascinating to learn how much western civilisation has stemmed from that of ancient Greece This book offers an introduction to the lives of the ancient Greeks their mythologies & traditions & their culture & learning With colour illustrations supporting a clear informative & engaging text this guide is a perfect companion for both adults & children alike
Includes: Geography
- map of Greece History
- the different civilizations from the Minoans through to the Hellenistic period Religion
- gods festivals oracles & muses Mythology
- Homer&s Odyssey the Minotaur Icarus Daily life in Ancient Greece
- everyday life for all levels of society; the jobs family life leisure activities Politics
- democracy & the Athenian council Learning & knowledge
- philosophy sciencemathematics medicine & literature War
- important wars; the army & navy Greece Today
- temples archaeology & the monuments that can still be seen today









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