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Salima ikram, american university in cairo, sociology, anthropology, psychology and egyptology department, faculty member. An archaeologist of ancient egypt, she is the author of several scholarly and popular books, including, most recently, death and burial in ancient egypt, divine creatures. Death and burial in ancient egypt by salima ikram, 9789774166877, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Salima ikram is distinguished university professor of egyptology at the american university in cairo. Ikram tells us about her passion that archaeology is for her, about the reason and the way the pyramids were built, about her discoveries and controversial secrets of ancient egypt. This wellillustrated book explores all aspects of death in ancient egypt, including beliefs of the afterlife, mummification, the protection of the body, tombs and their. The invention of mummification enabled the ancient egyptians to preserve the bodies not only of humans but. Dec 14, 2009 salima ikram is professor of egyptology at the american university in cairo. An introduction by salima ikram 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Salima ikram proves beyond doubt that it can be done. Her beautiful speaking voice and flawless diction are trademarked. Salima ikram american university in cairo academia. Salima ikram is a distinguished university professor of egyptology at the american university in cairo and has worked as an archaeologist in turkey, sudan, greece and the united states. Explore books by salima ikram with our selection at.
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