Publisher's Synopsis
""The Temple of Mut in Asher"" is a detailed account of the excavation of the Temple of Mut in Asher, located in the ancient city of Thebes in Egypt. Written by Margaret Benson, an archaeologist and Egyptologist who led the excavation in the early 20th century, the book provides a comprehensive description of the temple and the religious representations and objects found within it. Benson's excavation of the temple uncovered a wealth of artifacts, including statues, reliefs, and inscriptions that shed light on the worship of the goddess Mut, who was one of the most important deities in ancient Egyptian religion. The book includes detailed descriptions of these objects, as well as analysis of their significance within the context of Egyptian religious beliefs and practices.In addition to the archaeological findings, Benson also provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the excavation team, describing the challenges they faced and the methods they used to uncover the temple and its treasures. Overall, ""The Temple of Mut in Asher"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and culture, as well as for scholars and students of archaeology and Egyptology.As Illustrating The History Of Egypt And The Main Religious Ideas Of The Egyptians.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.
