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King Tutankhamun

Julia_M November 2, 2022 No Comments Ancient Egyptians History Archaeology (Books)Egyptian History (Books)Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books)General Egypt Travel Guides Historical Middle East Biographies Social Sciences (Books)

4 Nov is undoubtedly the most significant centenary for 2022. On this date 4 Nov 1922, Howard Carter discovered stone steps. Stone steps in the…

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By Anthony Sattin

Julia_M April 27, 2021 No Comments African History (Books)British & Irish Literature & Fiction Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books)General Africa Travel Books General Egypt Travel Guides Travel Writing Reference Travelogues & Travel Essays United States History (Books)

“Anthony Sattin is to Egypt what William Dalrymple is to India” The Times. Here are four of his books on Egypt and one on Timbuktu.…

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Letters from Egypt

Julia_M April 26, 2021 No Comments Florence Travel Guides General Egypt Travel Guides

This is a gem of a book. It contains all the letters by Florence Nightingale to her family from her visit in 1849 to 1850. …

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By Howard Carter

Julia_M February 9, 2021 No Comments Ancient Egyptians History Expeditions & Discoveries World History (Books)General Egypt Travel Guides

How many years did Howard Carter dig (fruitlessly) in the Valley of the Kings before he discovered the magnificent untouched KingTut ‘s tomb? It was…

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