An introduction to the history and science of mummification in Egypt. Scenes from the walls of tomb chapels, funerary statues, decorated coffins, papyri, and many other artifacts illustrate the complexity of ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs. X-rays and illustrations of unwrapped mummies will interest the general reader and armchair scientist.
- ISBN10 0812209516
- ISBN13 9780812209518
- Publish Date 1 July 1986
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 January 2017
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Pennsylvania Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 94
- Language English