The Statue of Isis, brought from Egypt - Pococke Richard - 1743
Summary
Richard Pococke. A Description of the East, and some other Countries, London, W. Bowyer, MDCCXLV (1743-1745)
Ancient Egypt, civilization in northeastern Africa that dates from the 4th millennium BCE. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This article focuses on Egypt from its prehistory through its unification under Menes (Narmer) in the 3rd millennium BCE—sometimes used as a reference point for Egypt’s origin—and up to the Islamic conquest in the 7th century CE.
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1743
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Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation
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Public domain