Category:  Archaeological Sites & Cities

From AEB: "The excavation of the tombs of el-Hawawish, the necropolis of Akhmim, capital of the 9th Upper Egyptian nome, has considerably enlarged the knowledge of its long and continuous successions of holders of certain offices. Therefore, this book concentrates on the chronology and the civil and religious administration of one of the most important and influential centres in Upper Egypt in the Old Kingdom."

Reviewed by Francesca: The author discusses the history from the origins to the Unesco Nubian rescue in 1961. He writes about the various temples in Nubia, including Kalabsha, Beit al-Wali, Dakka, Amada, Derr and Qasr Ibrim. The temples of Ramses II and Nefertari are described in avid detail. Completed by beautiful photographs and useful maps, this is a much needed guide, essential for travelers.

From AEB: Ce livre raconte l'histoire d'Abou Simbel et autres temples nubiens.