Syria And Egypt From The Tell El Amarna Letters (1898)

Syria and Egypt: From The Tell El Amarna Letters (1898) is a book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie. The book is a historical account of the Tell El Amarna letters, which were discovered in Egypt in the late 19th century. These letters were written in cuneiform script on clay tablets and were sent by various rulers and officials in the ancient Near East to the Pharaoh Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti during the 14th century BCE.Petrie's book provides a detailed analysis of the letters, which offer insights into the political and social conditions of ancient Syria and Egypt. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including diplomatic relations, military campaigns, and economic transactions. Petrie also examines the cultural and religious practices of the time, as well as the language and writing systems used by the ancient peoples of Syria and Egypt.The book includes translations of many of the letters, as well as illustrations and photographs of the tablets themselves. It is considered an important resource for scholars and students of ancient Near Eastern history and archaeology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.