Overview

Four areas in Southern Egypt, around Lake Nasser, now contain ancient monuments that were reconstructed and moved from their original positions during the building of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s: Abu Simbel, New Amada, New Wadi al-Sebua and New Kalabsha. This guide provides an introduction to the history and culture of Nubia during the pharaonic period. It describes each monument in detail, highlighting its history, religion and art. Also included are a short bibliography and brief descriptions of the four temples that were transported and reconstructed abroad - the most notable now residing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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Author:   Joceyln Gohary
Publisher:   The American University in Cairo Press
Imprint:   The American University in Cairo Press
Edition:   Illustrated edition
Weight:   0.250kg
ISBN:  

9789774244629

ISBN 10:   9774244621
Pages:   161
Publication Date:   15 September 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Jocelyn Gohary (Author) was director of the American Research Center in Egypt's (ARCE) Talatat Project, Karnak (2008–2010).

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