Barry Kemp ist emeritierter Professor für Ägyptologie, der für seine bahnbrechenden Ausgrabungen in Tell el-Amarna bekannt ist. Seine Arbeit konzentriert sich auf archäologische Entdeckungen und die Enthüllung der Geheimnisse der altägyptischen Zivilisation. Kemp's Ansatz kombiniert sorgfältige Feldarbeit mit einem tiefen Verständnis der von ihm erforschten Zivilisation. Seine Publikationen sind entscheidend für das Studium dieser faszinierenden Kultur.
Presents the history of the site of Tell el-Amarna from its foundation by the pharaoh Akhenaten in c 1344 bc to its abandonment just 16 or 17 years later, a few years after his death. This title includes nine chapters that cover the king's choice of the site and its development, and the layout of the city and its buildings.
For three thousand years a dominant force, Ancient Egypt is arguably the most successful and longest lasting human civilization yet. In this pacy guide, world renowned Egyptologist, Professor Barry Kemp, seeks to explain why Ancient Egypt was able to thrive with such stability for such a long time. The answers may be surprising - Kemp shows that human rights and career progression played an important role, as well as the traditional forces of slave labour and religion. Taking a thematic approach, Kemp examines ancient Egypt's geography, rulers, society, morality, family life, art and architecture, military, science, philosophy and religion. He then goes on to ask what happened to Ancient Egypt, and to point to its lasting influence today. Ancient Egypt: All That Matters is perfect for those who want to gain a sound grasp of the subject quickly, and those looking for a good entry-level book as a starting point for further study.
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