This concise dictionary of ‘Middle Egyptian’ – that phase of the Ancient Egyptian language which had the widest general application – contains 5400 carefully selected words most likely to be e...Read More
Since its original publication twenty years ago, Samia Abdennour’s Egyptian Cooking has become a true classic a must-have cookbook for anyone who wants to eat as the Egyptians do. From hearty stap...Read More
Originally published in Egypt, this ever-popular guide to Egyptian cooking has now been revised for a North American audience. Egyptian cuisine has been influenced by several Mediterranean culinary tr...Read More
The great fertility of the Nile valley provided the ancient Egyptians with a delicious and wholesome diet ranging from staples such as bread and beer to herbs and spices like dill, mint, and cumin. Us...Read More
The art of ancient Egypt has excited imaginations for centuries. But without knowledge of hieroglyphic images, Egypt’s rich artistic legacy, from colossal statues to finely wrought jewelry and minis...Read More
A study of the ancient Egyptian’s calendar based on their astronomical knowledge. The highly sophisticated structure of their calendar is explained in-depth and accompanied by both photographs, illu...Read More
First published in 1973 – and followed by Volume II in 1976 and Volume III in 1980 – this anthology has assumed classic status in the field of Egyptology and portrays the remarkable evolution of t...Read More
For millennia, Egypt, the dark land, has been considered the home of magic. The feats of her priests and magicians were renowned throughout the ancient world, from the simplest legerdemain (according ...Read More
The reign of Ramesses II was long and memorable, transforming Egypt, and bringing prosperity, justice, and order. Menu explores Ramesses’ achievements, the spectacular monuments he built, and inform...Read More