The Egyptian Mummy

Secrets and Science

By (author) B Fishman By (author) Stuart J Fleming By (author) D O'Connor By (author) D Silverman

Book cover: The Egyptian Mummy

Extent: 94 pages

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum

Subjects: Ancient Egypt, Earth & Life Sciences 

Language: English

Paperback (Out of print)

(July 1986)

ISBN: 9780812209518

8.46 x 10.98 inches

Price: $17.95

Out of stock

An introduction to the history and science of mummification in Egypt. Scenes from the walls of tomb chapels, funerary statues, decorated coffins, papyri, and many other artifacts illustrate the complexity of ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs. X-rays and illustrations of unwrapped mummies will interest the general reader and armchair scientist.

  • By (author) B Fishman
  • By (author) Stuart J Fleming
  • By (author) D O’Connor
  • By (author) D Silverman