Mummies, disease and ancient cultures
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521589543
Date de publication :
30 avr. 1998
Dimensions :
24,7 x 19,0 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
925 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Mummies have been found on every continent, some deliberately preserved as in ancient Egypt, others accidentally by baking heat or intense cold. By studying them we can get profound insights into the lives and deaths of those long gone. This is a fascinating account for all those interested in the peoples of the past.