Publisher's Synopsis
The Private Life of the Ancient Egyptians is a book published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art that delves into the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians, exploring the customs, beliefs, and practices that shaped their private lives. The book is written by a team of expert scholars and features over 300 illustrations, including photographs of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures from the museum's extensive collection. The book covers a wide range of topics, including family life, marriage, childbirth, education, entertainment, religion, and death. It also includes detailed descriptions of the architecture and design of ancient Egyptian homes, as well as the tools and technologies used in everyday life. The Private Life of the Ancient Egyptians is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in ancient history, archaeology, or anthropology.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.