By Margaret A. Murray

Since the earliest times in the architectural history of ancient Egypt, two kinds of temples were constructed: those dedicated to worshipping a god and those venerating a dead royal figure. This guide by noted Egyptologist Margaret Murray--the first woman archaeologist to conduct her own "digs"--surveys the architectural styles and histories of scores of temples built in Egypt thousands of years ago. More than 120 photographs and diagrams depict exteriors, interiors, and plans for these sacred structures, including the ruins of the Granite Temple, incomparable for its grandeur, simplicity of design, and beauty of workmanship; the magnificent ruins of the Temple of the Sphinx and the remarkable structures at Karnak; the Temple of Luxor; the chapel and gateways of Debod; the great temples at Abu Simbel; and other extraordinary buildings. An invaluable text for students of Egyptology, this fascinating book will also be of interest to general readers and anyone intrigued by the ancient civilization along the Nile. Unabridged republication of the work published by Sampson Low, Marston & Co., Ltd. London, 1931. Index. List of Authors Quoted by Name in the Text. 122 halftones and black-and-white line illustrations.

320 pages, 5 3/8 x 8 1/2 inches

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