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The book offers an in-depth exploration of the London Obelisk, originally erected in Egypt during Pharaoh Thutmose III's reign. It details the obelisk's transportation to London in the 19th century, including the engineering challenges faced. King analyzes the hieroglyphics, revealing insights into ancient Egyptian language and culture, and discusses the historical significance of the symbols. Additionally, the book addresses the controversies surrounding the obelisk's placement in London, making it a valuable resource for those interested in ancient Egypt and urban history.
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Cleopatra's Needle, James King
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2007
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- Titul
- Cleopatra's Needle
- Podtitul
- A History Of The London Obelisk, With An Exposition Of The Hieroglyphics
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- James King
- Vydavatel
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Vydavatel
- 2007
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 132
- ISBN13
- 9781432683467
- Kategorie
- Dějiny / Historie
- Anotace
- The book offers an in-depth exploration of the London Obelisk, originally erected in Egypt during Pharaoh Thutmose III's reign. It details the obelisk's transportation to London in the 19th century, including the engineering challenges faced. King analyzes the hieroglyphics, revealing insights into ancient Egyptian language and culture, and discusses the historical significance of the symbols. Additionally, the book addresses the controversies surrounding the obelisk's placement in London, making it a valuable resource for those interested in ancient Egypt and urban history.