About this title: Horemkenesi was a Theban official who lived in the 21st Dynasty. This book follows a team of archaeologists as they unwrap and investigate his mummy. The archaeological evidence of his burial and the inscriptions describing his life and duties reveal much about the Egypt of his time. However, it is the process of unwrapping his mummy and the subsequent scientific investigation that provide more information through the analysis of the bandaging, his body and the embalming techniques. What did Horemkenesi look like? How healthy was he? Did he have good teeth? What was his blood group? What was ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: British Museum Press
Date Published: 01/11/1995
ISBN-13:9780714109787ISBN:0714109789
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: British Museum Pubns Ltd
Date Published: 11/1/1995
ISBN-13:9780714109787ISBN:0714109789
Description: Very Good. 0714109789 SOFTCOVER, VERY NICE & CLEAN, HAS GENTLE WEAR, PAGES CLEAN, BINDING TIGHT, NO HI-LIGHTING/ UNDERLINING/MARKS, GREAT FOR PERSONAL USE. read more
Description: Near Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Copy has minor rubbing. The first part of this book considers Horemkenesi's life and work against the backdrop of Upper Egypt in the 21st Dynasty. The unwrapping and scientific examination of his mummified body provided a rare opportunity to study the remains of a known historical figure using the most sophisticated technology and methods of analysis. Illustrated with b/w photographs, maps. 111pp. Fascinating! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: BRITISH MUSEUM PRESS
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780714109787ISBN:0714109789
Description: Published by British Museum Press in 1995. Paperback. Number of pages: 116. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. #8312686 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
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