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 0934718385
- ISBN13 9780934718387
- Publish Date 1 January 1980
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 June 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Pennsylvania Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 94
- Language English