Ancient Nubia: African Kingdoms on the Nile
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A lushly illustrated gazetteer of the archaeological sites of southern Egypt and northern Sudan and named a 2012 American Publishers (PROSE) Awards winner for Best Archaeology & Anthropology Book For most of the modern world, ancient Nubia seems an unknown and enigmatic land. Only a handful of archaeologists have studied its history or unearthed the Nubian cities, temples, and cemeteries that once dotted the landscape of southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Nubia’s remote setting in the midst of an inhospitable desert, with access by river blocked by impassable rapids, has lent it not only an air of mystery, but also isolated it from exploration. Over the past century, particularly during this last generation, scholars have begun to focus more attention on the fascinating cultures of ancient Nubia, ironically prompted by the construction of large dams that have flooded vast tracts of the ancient land. This book attempts to document some of what has recently been discovered about ancient Nubia, with its remarkable history, architecture, and culture, and thereby to give us a picture of this rich, but unfamiliar, African legacy. Review: Lots of Information, great photography - Great book by many experts on ancient Nubia. Really helps bring alive a very mysterious culture that rival ancient Egypt (their empire was the largest of the ancient empires and included all of Egypt in the 25th dynasty). This book covers the time period from about 10,000 BCE to through the collapse of the Meroitic empire just before the Arab conquest of Byzantine Egypt. Charts and diagrams make everything clear along with amazing photographs of Sudan and Southern Egypt. Bought it for a course I was taking, but it is a must for anyone interested in ancient Egypt's rival in Africa. Review: Gorgeous and fascinating - As others have pointed out, the photos are stunning and very helpful in understanding ancient Nubia. The book also is scholarly yet accessible. I just love it. There's enough depth to help me understand the complexities of the Nubian culture(s), but also to understand the need for continuing research. I'm very glad I bought this book!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 64 Reviews |
A**.
Lots of Information, great photography
Great book by many experts on ancient Nubia. Really helps bring alive a very mysterious culture that rival ancient Egypt (their empire was the largest of the ancient empires and included all of Egypt in the 25th dynasty). This book covers the time period from about 10,000 BCE to through the collapse of the Meroitic empire just before the Arab conquest of Byzantine Egypt. Charts and diagrams make everything clear along with amazing photographs of Sudan and Southern Egypt. Bought it for a course I was taking, but it is a must for anyone interested in ancient Egypt's rival in Africa.
B**M
Gorgeous and fascinating
As others have pointed out, the photos are stunning and very helpful in understanding ancient Nubia. The book also is scholarly yet accessible. I just love it. There's enough depth to help me understand the complexities of the Nubian culture(s), but also to understand the need for continuing research. I'm very glad I bought this book!
L**Y
Absolutly Fantastic!!!!!!
The information is written in a form that is easy to understand by non-historians, and highlights a chapter in world history that has been overlooked for far too long. The contributions of ancient Nubia to all aspects of mankind's development is finally being done justice. As a professional photographer having spent three weeks in Egypt in 2011shotting over 2,500 pictures, the quality of the photography by Chester Higgins Jr. is exceptional, and is exemplary of his work throughout a long , and illustrious career.
E**D
Beautiful book.
Great scholarly work. These pics dont do it justice. Buy this if youre into studying ancient history. Will update this review when im done with the book.
C**N
GORGEOUS PHOTOGRAPHY
Love this book. The photos by Chester Higgins are amazing!
C**N
Ancient Nubia
This book offers fascinating explorations and explanations of the Nubian cultures. The fantastic photos by Chester Higgins make it so very real and understandable. The book makes it clear that there is always more to learn!
D**D
Great read for anyone interested in Nubian culture and history!
I'm a Nubianist, and this is definitely one of my favorite historical books. Great, informative read about my people.
P**R
A Great Book!
This is a great work of art and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about African Kingdoms on the Nile. The photos are just superb.
A**P
Excelente libro para los seguidores de la Historia Antigua de Egipto
El libro es de gran formato, bien ilustrado, y buena presentación. Lo mejor que tiene es el texto, redactado por especialistas de forma concisa pero ajustada a la realidad, relatando los hechos y lugares históricos de Nubia de manera comprensible y didáctica. Merece la pena adquirirlo.
A**R
Informative as well as beautiful
This is a beautiful coffee table book full of wonderful photos, but also with many informative essays by the experts in the field.
S**N
Five Stars
Great book.
S**R
Glorious publication. Much needed on the subject of Nubia ...
Glorious publication. Much needed on the subject of Nubia, often missed.
R**R
Five Stars
Lovely book
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