Bibliograph

The archaeology of early Egypt, social transformations in North-East Africa, 10,000 to 2,650 BC, David Wengrow

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The archaeology of early Egypt, social transformations in North-East Africa, 10,000 to 2,650 BC, David Wengrow

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-325) and index

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mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The archaeology of early Egypt

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bibliography

Oclc number

64312978

Responsibility statement

David Wengrow

Sub title

social transformations in North-East Africa, 10,000 to 2,650 BC

Table Of Contents

Introduction: the idea of prehistory in the Middle East and North-East Africa -- Transformations in prehistory -- Egypt and the outside world I, c.10,000-3300 BC -- Neolithic economy and society -- Domestication and embodiment in the Nile valley -- The urbanisation of the dead: Naqada I-II -- Image, ritual and the construction of identity in late prehistory -- The making of kingship -- Opening considerations: la mémoire monarchique -- Egypt and the outside world II, c.3300-2500 BC -- The evolution of simplicity: Naqada III -- Extraordinary bodies and binding truths: early writing in context -- Theatres of sacrifice:d dynastic constructions of death -- Conclusion: subterranean histories of power

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