  | Book Details Title: Abu Simbel and the Nubian Temples |
Book DescriptionReview “A fine companion for a visit to the iconic Nubian temples.” ―Aidan Dodson”Abu Simbel and the Nubian Temples: A New Travelers Companion is an ideal, information-packed, gorgeously photographed, and easy-to-follow guide to Abu Simbel and other Nubian temples. Author Nigel Fletcher-Jones has a rare gift―to see the whole and the detail simultaneously, to provide us with the whole context, on the one hand, but also those brilliant little elements of a place easily missed without the expert’s eye. His photographs are exactly what makes this [book] special. This book is a wonderful addition to the libraries of globe-trotters as well as explorers of the imagination.”―Kara Cooney Read more About the Author Nigel Fletcher-Jones, with a PhD in archaeology and anthropology from Durham University, UK, has been director of the American University in Cairo Press since 2012. He writes regularly on Egyptian archaeology and history for magazines, and blogs at imagesofcenturies.com. Read more Customers Review:This beautiful book is filled with lots of valuable information about the Nubian temples including more than 80 drawings, illustrations, photographs, maps, diagrams and even an illustrated list of the numerous gods depicted at Abu Simbel and where to find them at the temple when you come to visit. There is also information on many of the other lesser known temples in lower Nubia such as Kalabsha, Gerf Hussein and the temple of Wadi al-Sebua.The book is also written very well with lots of fascinating insights and information into Abu Simbel’s creation more than 3,000 years ago, it’s historical context during the late Bronze age of Rameses II, it’s discovery in the early 19 century and also the internationally supported effort in the 20th century to save the temples from the rising waters behind the Aswan Dam.I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about these structures and the ancient civilization that built them. | |
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