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Jan 2025
52m 8s

Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide...

SHARON HANDY
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Let’s relax with another sleepy stroll across the sands of time to ancient Egypt. This time, we finish our overview of tombs and learn about Egyptian painting conventions, including cat-based satire. It never gets old! Maspero has a marvelous way of bringing these images to life, and I think you'll love his descriptions.

 

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