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RP 164: The Sphinx Revealed
RP 164: The Sphinx Revealed

Tracing the origin and complex history of this rediscovered manuscript record by Henry Salt (1780û1827), this book contains many previously unpublished drawings from the 1817 Giza excavations.

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Spells for Eternity: The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
Spells for Eternity: The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead

This attractive and concise introduction to the Books of the Dead explores the collection of magical spells on papyrus that the Egyptians believed would help them safely reach their afterlife.

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Masterpieces of Ancient Egypt
Masterpieces of Ancient Egypt

This splendid book highlights 5000 years of art and civilization in Ancient Egypt.

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Masterpieces of Ancient Egypt

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OP 139: The Papyrus of Nebseni
OP 139: The Papyrus of Nebseni

Transcriptions of chapter 180 from the Book of the Dead.

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OP 139: The Papyrus of Nebseni

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Who were the Pharaohs?
Who were the Pharaohs?

A classic and informative guide to the major pharaohs of Ancient Egypt is the perfect reference for beginners and scholars alike.

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Who were the Pharaohs?

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Hunefer and his Book of the Dead
Hunefer and his Book of the Dead

Ideal for children studying Ancient Egypt at school, this illuminating book follows Hunefer on his magical journey and, in a very simple way, accessible and visual way, demonstrates Ancient Egyptian beliefs.

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Hunefer and his Book of the Dead

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Women in the Ancient World
Women in the Ancient World

A beautifully illustrated book about the daily lives and activities of women in the Ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece and Rome

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Women in the Ancient World

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Journey Through the Afterlife and Spells for Eternity gift set
Journey Through the Afterlife and Spells for Eternity gift set

Receive 50% off Spells for Eternity when purchased with the bestselling Journey Through the Afterlife exhibition catalogue

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Egyptian Mummies
Egyptian Mummies

Lavishly illustrated throughout with vibrant images of Egyptian life and afterlife, Egyptian Mummies offers an illuminating guide to the ever-fascinating topic of Egyptian mummies.

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Egyptian Mummies

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Gift box with book and scarf
Gift box with book and scarf

Choose either Ancient Egypt, Classical or Medieval art as the theme for this beautiful gift box containing a book and silk scarf

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Gift box with book and scarf

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Paperback Journey Through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
Paperback Journey Through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead

Set to accompany the major exhibition at the British Museum from November 2010 to March 2011, this magnificent and lavishly illustrated book explores the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead papyri.

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The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead

An authoritative and clear translation of the spells and prayers from the Papyrus of Ani, illustrated with photographs from a wide range of Book of the Dead papyri.

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The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead

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Journey Through the Afterlife and Hunefer and his Book of the Dead gift set
Journey Through the Afterlife and Hunefer and his Book of the Dead gift set

Receive 50% off Hunefer and his Book of the Dead when purchased with the paperback version of the bestselling Journey Through the Afterlife exhibition catalogue

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Mummy: The Inside Story
Mummy: The Inside Story

An astonishing journey inside an ancient Egyptian mummy, using the latest imaging technology

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Mummy: The Inside Story

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The Ancient Egyptians: Their lives and their world
The Ancient Egyptians: Their lives and their world

Meet the people of ancient Egypt and find out about their daily lives.

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The Ancient Egyptians: Their lives and their world

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Egypt
Egypt

A striking addition to our knowledge of this unique civilisation.

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Egypt

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Dictionary of ancient Egypt
Dictionary of ancient Egypt

Fully revised, updated and expanded large-format edition of the classic British Museum reference book of ancient Egypt, complete with additional illustrations, maps and plans.

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The British Museum Book of Ancient Egypt
The British Museum Book of Ancient Egypt

A fully revised edition of the indispensable guide to the civilization of the pharaohs.

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The British Museum Book of Ancient Egypt

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How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs
How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs

A practical step-by-step guide will teach you to read and understand Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs

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Write Your Own Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Write Your Own Egyptian Hieroglyphs

A colourful guide to writing Ancient Egyptian names and phrases.

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Write Your Own Egyptian Hieroglyphs

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From Egypt to Babylon
From Egypt to Babylon

A fascinating introduction to the array of states and empires in the ancient world.

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From Egypt to Babylon

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The Bible in the British Museum
The Bible in the British Museum

New revised and updated edition of this bestselling sourcebook for all students of the Bible and the Ancient Near East.

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The Bible in the British Museum

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Concise Introduction Ancient Egypt
Concise Introduction Ancient Egypt

Lively and intelligent, clear and authoritative, well-written and highly illustrated - an ideal introduction to Ancient Egypt.

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Concise Introduction Ancient Egypt

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The Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta Stone

The amazing story of the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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The Rosetta Stone

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Draw Like an Egyptian
Draw Like an Egyptian

Ideal for anyone interested in drawing people and animals in the distinct style of the ancient Egyptians.

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Draw Like an Egyptian

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Fun Book Ancient Egypt
Fun Book Ancient Egypt

Cracking codes, word-searches, jokes and games - enough to keep any child busy.

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Fun Book Ancient Egypt

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Pocket Dictionary of Pharaohs and Queens
Pocket Dictionary of Pharaohs and Queens

Illustrates and describes over 30 Egyptian kings and queens.

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Pocket Dictionary of Pharaohs and Queens

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Ancient Egypt Colouring Book
Ancient Egypt Colouring Book

A low-priced, fun way to find out about Ancient Egypt. Each picture is clearly and accurately drawn by expert illustrators working for the British Museum.

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Ancient Egypt Colouring Book

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The Painted Tomb-Chapel Of Nebamun
The Painted Tomb-Chapel Of Nebamun

Exciting new discoveries shed light on one of the British Museum's greatest treasures.

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The Painted Tomb-Chapel Of Nebamun

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Ancient Egyptians Activity Book
Ancient Egyptians Activity Book

Have fun with one of the many activities in this popular Egyptian book.

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Ancient Egyptians Activity Book

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Mummy Activity Book
Mummy Activity Book

Games, puzzles, and maps fill the pages of this activity book on mummies.

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Mummy Activity Book

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Multimedia CD, Highlights from Ancient Egypt
Multimedia CD, Highlights from Ancient Egypt

A multimedia CD with an interactive audio-visual slide show in English, Spanish and Japanese.

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Multimedia CD, Highlights from Ancient Egypt

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The Cat in Ancient Egypt
The Cat in Ancient Egypt

A fully updated reissue of the popular classic history of the sacred and famous Egyptian cat.

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The Cat in Ancient Egypt

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Pyramid Activity Book
Pyramid Activity Book

Games, puzzles, maps, and other activities with a pyramid theme.

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Pyramid Activity Book

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Fantastic Mummies
Fantastic Mummies

Full of all sorts of fantastic information about mummies in Ancient Egypt.

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Fantastic Mummies

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The Tomb of Nebamun
The Tomb of Nebamun

Explore the mysteries of the tomb of the Ancient Egyptian Nebamun, discovering his world through the breathtakingly beautiful, and recently conserved, paintings from his tomb-chapel.

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The Tomb of Nebamun

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British Museum Little Book of Treasures
British Museum Little Book of Treasures

This little book brings together a selection of the finest treasures of The British Museum.

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British Museum Little Book of Treasures

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Pocket Guide to Hieroglyphs
Pocket Guide to Hieroglyphs

Give children all the fun of decoding genuine Egyptian hieroglyphs and enable them to amaze and impress their friends!

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Pocket Guide to Hieroglyphs

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The Great Pyramid Book
The Great Pyramid Book

This colourful interactive book introduces children from 7 upwards to the culture, gods and people of Ancient Egypt in a fun and accessible way.

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The Great Pyramid Book

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The Gayer Anderson Cat
The Gayer Anderson Cat

An enlightening and detailed exploration of one of the most admired artefacts from ancient Egypt, a mysterious and elegant bronze cat.

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The Gayer Anderson Cat

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Food fit for Pharaohs
Food fit for Pharaohs

A new paperback edition of the classic cookbook on ancient Egyptian food.

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Food fit for Pharaohs

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Ancient Egyptian Designs
Ancient Egyptian Designs

Egyptian line drawings reproduce the rich variety of designs of art and artefacts.

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Ancient Egyptian Designs

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Mummy Portraits
Mummy Portraits

An exquisite book introducing the remarkable painted portraits of Egypt

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Mummy Portraits

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Pocket Dictionary of Egyptian Animals
Pocket Dictionary of Egyptian Animals

A delightful and often surprising survey of the animals of Ancient Egypt.

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Pocket Dictionary of Egyptian Animals

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Illustrated Atlas of Ancient Egypt
Illustrated Atlas of Ancient Egypt

The landscapes, places and people of Ancient Egypt come vividly to life in this stunningly illustrated reference book for school and family.

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Illustrated Atlas of Ancient Egypt

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Voices from Ancient Egypt
Voices from Ancient Egypt

A valuable introduction to Ancient Egyptian literature, presenting translations of 60 documents, from high formal religious literature to the jokes of harassed workmen.

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Pocket Dictionary Ancient Egyptian Gods & Goddesses
Pocket Dictionary Ancient Egyptian Gods & Goddesses

An excellent introduction to the rich pantheon of Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, fully cross-referenced.

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Pocket Dictionary Ancient Egyptian Gods & Goddesses

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Little Book of Mummies
Little Book of Mummies

A miniature but magnificent introduction to the world of the Ancient Egyptian mummy.

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Little Book of Mummies

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Pocket Explorer: Ancient Egypt and the Nile
Pocket Explorer: Ancient Egypt and the Nile

Explore Ancient Egypt through some of its most important sites

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Pocket Explorer: Ancient Egypt and the Nile

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Catalogue of Terracottas in the British Museum
Catalogue of Terracottas in the British Museum

Catalogue Of Terracottas in the British Museum, Vol. IV: Ptolemaic and Roman Terracottas from Egypt

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Catalogue of Terracottas in the British Museum

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Late Egyptian Religious Texts
Late Egyptian Religious Texts

From the Museum's remarkable collection of late hieratic religious papyri.

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Late Egyptian Religious Texts

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Egyptian Myths
Egyptian Myths

The sources for Egyptian myths are set against the history of the ancient Egyptian civilisation

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Egyptian Myths

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Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Egyptian Mummies
Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Egyptian Mummies

A colourfully illustrated little book offering a brief overview of the whole history of Egyptian mummification.

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Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Egyptian Mummies

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Catalogue of the Books of the Dead in the British Museum
Catalogue of the Books of the Dead in the British Museum

This definitive edition is the first modern publication of a unique papyrus in its original form.

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Catalogue of the Books of the Dead in the British Museum

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The Art of Ancient Egypt
The Art of Ancient Egypt

A classic and beautiful book surveying 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian art, now available again with many new colour images.

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The Art of Ancient Egypt

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Stone and quarries
Stone and quarries

A major study of the geology and petrography of Ancient Egyptian stones and quarries.

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Stone and quarries

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Ancient Egypt sticker book
Ancient Egypt sticker book

The first title in a fun new activity series that gives children the chance to create their own display with stickers.

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Ancient Egypt sticker book

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