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Overview"When we think of ""The Sphinx,"" two notions come to mind: the massive carving at the edge of the Libyan desert by Cairo and the fearful creature of classical myth who posed high-stakes riddles to passers by. While this book focuses squarely on the former sphinx, the very existence of this formidable monument poses riddles all its own. The first book devoted to the fabled Great Sphinx of Gizeh in over fifty years, this magnificently illustrated volume provides a long overdue and balanced assessment of recent claims about the age of the Sphinx. Defined by its straight-forward style, inviting to seasoned Egyptologist and interested tourist alike, Riddles of the Sphinx skillfully combines text and image, description and photographic detail, to offer a remarkably complete account of this mysterious, majestic figure." Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Ross , Paul Jordan , John RossPublisher: New York University Press Imprint: New York University Press Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.066kg ISBN: 9780814742426ISBN 10: 0814742424 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 01 February 1998 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsI strongly recommend this book. A valuable contribution. -Dr. Rosalie David, Keeper of Egyptology, The Manchester Museum <p> I strongly recommend this book. A valuable contribution. Author InformationAuthor of Egypt the Black Land and The Face of the Past, Paul Jordan is a television producer and writer with many years experience at the BBC. John Ross is a renowned photographer who specializes in Mediterranean archeological photography. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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