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Ancient Nubia: African Kingdoms on the Nile Hardcover – September 6, 2012

by Marjorie M. Fisher (Editor), Peter Lacovara (Editor), Salima Ikram (Editor),
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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.

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    The American University in Cairo Press
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  6. ISBN-10
    9774164784
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"This beautifully illustrated volume offers the general reader a survey of this little-known civilization and is highly recommended."--Library Journal

"[B]rings the ancient unknown kingdom of Nubia alive through essays and beautiful photos."--Booklist

"[Ancient Nubia: African Kingdoms on the Nile] is arguably the definitive work on the subject to date. And the on-location lush color photographs of Chester Higgins Jr. are worthy of a volume of their own!"--KMT: A Modern Journal of Ancient Egypt

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A lushly illustrated gazetteer of the archaeological sites of southern Egypt and northern Sudan

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The American University in Cairo Press; 1st edition (September 6, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 472 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9774164784
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9774164781
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.56 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.4 x 1.6 x 12 inches
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Peter Lacovara; Ph.D. is Director of The Ancient Egyptian Archaeology and Heritage Fund. He has excavated at numerous sites in Egypt, including at Giza and the Valley of the Kings. His publications and research include studies on Daily Life and Urbanism in Ancient Egypt, Egyptian Mortuary Traditions, and the Material Culture of Ancient Egypt and Nubia.

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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.
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Al B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Information, great photography
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2014
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous and fascinating
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2014
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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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Lawrence C. Salley
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutly Fantastic!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2013
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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.
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Cheryl Washington
5.0 out of 5 stars GORGEOUS PHOTOGRAPHY
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2020
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Love this book. The photos by Chester Higgins are amazing!
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E. M. Copeland
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018
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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.
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E. M. Copeland
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018
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.
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Carolyn Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient Nubia
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2013
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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!
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Gary (Lori)
4.0 out of 5 stars Great summary, beautifully done.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2017
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This was the book I was looking for. It summarizes what's known about the ancient Kush civilizations with detailed bibliography and excellent quality photos. The only thing that would make it better is if the discussion in the text corresponded to the pictures - it will describe a statue or piece of pottery but there won't be a picture of that piece in the book to augment the description.
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Photo Doctor
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2013
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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.
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suelon
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2017
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Great book.
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AdP
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro para los seguidores de la Historia Antigua de Egipto
Reviewed in Spain on August 27, 2015
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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.
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A reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative as well as beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2014
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This is a beautiful coffee table book full of wonderful photos, but also with many informative essays by the experts in the field.
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steven e blomer
5.0 out of 5 stars Glorious publication. Much needed on the subject of Nubia ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2015
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Glorious publication.
Much needed on the subject of Nubia, often missed.
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Rackham ranter
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2017
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Lovely book
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