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Julius Caesar was nothing if not bold. When, in the wake of his defeat of Pompey at Pharsalus his victorious legions refused to march another step under his command, he pursued his fleeing rival into Egypt with an impossibly small force of Gallic and German cavalry, raw Italian recruits, and nine hundred Spanish prisoners of war - tough veterans of Pompey's Sixth Legion. Cleopatra's Kidnappers tells the epic saga of Caesar's adventures in Egypt through the eyes of these captured, but never defeated, legionaries.

Uncovering compelling new evidence, Egyptologist Robert Bauval and astrophysicist Thomas Brophy present the anthropological, climatological, archaeological, geological, and genetic research supporting a hugely debated theory of the Black African origin of Egyptian civilization. Building upon extensive studies from the past four decades and their own archaeoastronomical and hieroglyphic research, the authors show how the early Black culture known as the Cattle People not only domesticated cattle but were also an advanced civilization.

Long sources of mystery, imagination, and inspiration, the myths and history of the ancient Mediterranean have given rise to artistic, religious, cultural, and intellectual traditions that span the centuries. In this unique and comprehensive introduction to the region's three major civilizations, Egypt, Greece, and Rome draws a fascinating picture of the deep links between the cultures across the Mediterranean and explores the ways in which these civilizations continue to be influential to this day.

Ägypten und kein Ende: Die Tutanchamun-Schau, die lange durch Europa tourte, brach alle Rekorde, Hunderttausende drängten sich vor den Ausstellungsstücken. Was begeistert so an dieser Kultur, die vor 2000 Jahren unterging? Sind es die riesigen Pyramiden, die berühmten Pharaonen? Sind es die staunenswerten Kunstschätze einer tausende Jahre blühenden Hochkultur? Wolfgang Korn macht mit diesem Hörbuch die ganze Faszination Ägyptens lebendig.

They originated many thousands of years ago in a land far away from Egypt. From the gods of the underworld, Osiris and Anubis, to the gods of light such as Amun-Ra and Horus, the lives and actions of the gods of Ancient Egypt explain our very existence and our place in the universe.

By the middle of the second century BC, the city of Rome was spiraling toward bankruptcy and moral decay. The generation which had defeated Hannibal and brought the Mediterranean under Roman control had now passed away, even as gold poured in. Hardly a Roman name of any note appears for half a century. The noble Roman has disappeared. The once feared Roman army has become a mere shadow of its former self, and the public have come to accustom themselves to news of shattering defeats.

La formación del Antiguo Egipto no estuvo exenta de crueles batallas y ritos salvajes, sin embargo, fue una civilización pionera que al día de hoy sigue fascinando a millones de personas en el mundo. Todo lo que debe saber sobre el Antiguo Egipto nos trae la historia de las XXXI Dinastías, de sus construcciones, de sus ritos, de su evolución política y de sus guerras de un modo accesible a cualquier oyente, ya sea especializado o lego, y en un estilo ágil y vivaz. Pero además nos descubre la epopeya que supuso el descubrimiento de esta civilización.

La boca del Nilo ficciona la expedición que el emperador Nerón mandó en el año 60 o 62 de nuestra era al corazón de África con una doble misión: indagar sobre el poder del reino de Meroe y llegar hasta las legendarias fuentes del Nilo. Sin embargo, la novela comienza años después, durante una fiesta que el potentado Africano da en su casa de Asia. Esta parte se narra en presente. En la fiesta se encuentra Agrícola, un mercader que participó en aquella expedición, cosa que el anfitrión conoce.

Grabräuber, Mumien und Pharaonen...Das alte Ägypten ist ein Phänomen für die Wissenschaft und ein beständiger Quell neuer Hypothesen und abenteuerlicher Theorien. Die vorliegende Hördokumentation beschäftigt sich mit dem Alltag des Pharaonenvolkes, von der Einigung unter- und Oberägyptens über den Pyramidenbau bis zum Einfluss der Römer. Wir betrachten eingehend die Ägyptomanie Bonapartes und die Wiederkehr dieses Kultes durch Carters Weltsensation, der Entdeckung des unberührten Königsgrabes Tutenchamuns.

Per oltre 3000 anni i tesori e i misteri della tomba di Tutankhamon sono stati custoditi dalla sabbia del deserto. Tutto questo fino a quando gli archeologi e gli avventurieri del secolo scorso hanno scoperto l'ultima dimora del faraone bambino e ci hanno messi a confronto con quello che è a tutti gli effetti uno dei più grandi enigmi della storia. Chi era veramente Tutankhamon? Perché il suo nome suscita ancora oggi un misto di timore e reverenza in chi lo ascolta?

In 1799, a French Army officer was rebuilding the defenses of a fort on the banks of the Nile when he discovered an ancient stele fragment bearing a decree inscribed in three different scripts. So begins one of the most familiar tales in Egyptology - that of the Rosetta Stone and the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs. This book draws on fresh archival evidence to provide a major new account of how the English polymath Thomas Young and the French philologist Jean-François Champollion vied to be the first to solve the riddle of the Rosetta.

In this audiobook, you will find both the history and the mythology of ancient Egypt. This period of time in the Egyptian history is commonly accepted to be between the years circa 3900 BC and 332 BC. These are the years when the land of Egypt was united into a single kingdom and when Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia, conquered Egypt and forced Queen Cleopatra the VII to surrender to the Roman Empire.

Este título explora cómo Snefru transformó la arquitectura egipcia, consolidando la transición hacia las pirámides de caras lisas y estableciendo un legado técnico, simbólico y administrativo que marcó el Reino Antiguo.

Un recorrido integral por el reinado de Keops, desde la administración que hizo posible la Gran Pirámide hasta la emergencia del culto solar, la vida en los talleres y poblados, y las tensiones entre propaganda, memoria y debate moderno.

He was trained by Aristotle in every branch of human learning, conquered much of Asia, and was one of the greatest leaders in the history of the world. He greatly influenced the spread of Hellenism and is responsible for profound changes in the course of world development.

Тысячи лет назад их тела были преданы земле, скрыты в глубинах пирамид, завязаны в погребальные ткани или оставлены на вершинах заснеженных гор. Но власть времени оказалась не безгранична: мумии пережили собственную смерть. Археолог и антрополог Жюльет Каз отправляется в путешествие по миру, чтобы раскрыть тайны древних и современных техник мумификации, проследить путь от египетских саркофагов до крошечных амазонских голов-тсантса, от самоумерщвленных японских монахов до останков, найденных в вечной мерзлоте. Как люди прошлых эпох пытались победить тление?

Este libro narra cómo Djoser transformó la arquitectura y la política egipcia al construir el primer complejo real en piedra. Desde la monumentalización del Heb-Sed hasta la creación de un subsuelo laberíntico, la obra de Djoser redefinió el poder y la eternidad en el Reino Antiguo.

Este libro explora cómo Narmer, el legendario unificador de las Dos Tierras, consolidó el Alto y Bajo Egipto en un solo reino. A través de la arqueología, la iconografía y los mitos, se reconstruye el proceso político, económico y simbólico que dio origen al Estado faraónico.

Exploring the lives of the Ptolemaic pharaohs, de la Bédoyère reveals the jealousy, greed, and murderous ambition in their Egypt and the legendary city of Alexandria, their capital. This is a lively, accessible account of Ancient Egypt’s last days—and of the new power rising in its place.

The Nile's Gift: The Story of Ancient Egypt is an immersive journey through one of the world’s most fascinating and enduring civilizations. From the lush banks of the Nile to the towering pyramids and majestic temples, this book explores the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian history, culture, and religion. It delves into the lives of the pharaohs, the complexities of their society, and the grandeur of their architectural and artistic achievements.