Life and Death in Ancient Egypt

By Sigrid Hodel-Hoenes, David Warburton (translator),

Book cover of Life and Death in Ancient Egypt: Scenes from Private Tombs in New Kingdom Thebes

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This stunning volume is a rarity among Ancient Egyptian art books in being devoted not to remains of royalty but to the tombs of private people-it is the first book in English on this subject.Sigrid Hodel-Hoenes leads us on an expedition to the cemetery used by the officials of New…

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Melinda Hartwig

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Books that examine the multiple meanings of ancient Egyptian tomb decoration in a number of tombs are depressingly rare. Hodel-Hoenes takes us on a tour of some of the most significant private tombs in the ancient necropolis of Thebes and discusses the content and symbolism of their colored reliefs and paintings in this profusely illustrated book. These tombs belong to high officials that served the king and many are not open to the public, which makes this book invaluable.

From Melinda's list on ancient Egyptian tombs.