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The complete temples of ancient Egypt / Richard H. Wilkinson

By: Wilkinson, Richard H.
Publisher: England : Thames & Hudson, 2000Description: 256 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.ISBN: 0500051003.Subject(s): Temples -- Egypt | Egypt -- Antiquities | Egypt -- ReligionDDC classification: 299.31
Contents:
Introduction : Temple, Land and Cosmos. Map. Chronology of the Temple Builders. - I. Houses of Eternity: Development, Glory and Decline. Temple Origins. Old and Middle Kingdom Development. New Kingdom Temples. A Glorious Decline. Early Travellers and Modern Rediscovery. - II. Buildings Fit For Gods: Construction, Growth and Change. Selecting the Sacred Space. Rituals of Foundation. Building the 'God's House' Decorating the Temple. Growth, Enhancement and Change. - III. Worlds Within Worlds: The Parts of the Temple and their Meaning. The Temple Entrance. The Outer Courts. The Inner Halls and Sanctuaries. Other Temple Structures. Temple Symbolism. - IV. Between Heaven and Earth: The Religious Functions of the Temple. The Egyptian Gods and their Cults. The Role of the King. Priests and Temple Personnel. Temple Feasts and Festivals. - V. Temples of Gods and Kings: A Journey up the Nile. From the Mediterranean to Memphis. From Memphis to Asyut. From Asyut to Thebes. Karnak and Luxor. Western Thebes. From Thebes to Aswan 200 From Aswan to Gebel Barkal 216 Oases and Outposts 234 Epilogue: Exploration and Conservation Today. Visiting the Temples. Further Reading. - Illustration Credits. - Acknowledgments. - Index.
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Floor 3, Shelf 3 , Side 1, TierNo 2, BayNo 7

 299.31 WIL (Browse shelf) 1 Available SABDx,23003,02,GR 5000033133

"With 535 illustrations, 173 in colour" - T.p.

Introduction : Temple, Land and Cosmos. Map. Chronology of the Temple Builders. - I. Houses of Eternity: Development, Glory and Decline. Temple Origins. Old and Middle Kingdom Development. New Kingdom Temples. A Glorious Decline. Early Travellers and Modern Rediscovery. - II. Buildings Fit For Gods: Construction, Growth and Change. Selecting the Sacred Space. Rituals of Foundation. Building the 'God's House' Decorating the Temple. Growth, Enhancement and Change. - III. Worlds Within Worlds: The Parts of the Temple and their Meaning. The Temple Entrance. The Outer Courts. The Inner Halls and Sanctuaries. Other Temple Structures. Temple Symbolism. - IV. Between Heaven and Earth: The Religious Functions of the Temple. The Egyptian Gods and their Cults. The Role of the King. Priests and Temple Personnel. Temple Feasts and Festivals. - V. Temples of Gods and Kings: A Journey up the Nile. From the Mediterranean to Memphis. From Memphis to Asyut. From Asyut to Thebes. Karnak and Luxor. Western Thebes. From Thebes to Aswan 200 From Aswan to Gebel Barkal 216 Oases and Outposts 234 Epilogue: Exploration and Conservation Today. Visiting the Temples. Further Reading. - Illustration Credits. - Acknowledgments. - Index.