Mummy – The Inside Story
Description
The Egyptian civilization is one of the best preserved and documented of the ancient world and most sought-after subject for research and study. The British Museum houses one of the richest collections of Egyptian mummies in the world and a pioneer in the use of techniques to investigate these ancient remains. The CSMVS collaborated with British museum in bringing the 3000-year-old mummy of the ancient Egyptian priest Nesperennub. The exhibition was a unique opportunity for the people of India and for the city of Mumbai in particular, to have a close view of the rich treasures of ancient Egypt. The mummy of Nesperennub was never removed from its beautifully painted case until recently. This book unravels the mystery of the Egyptian mummy, casting new light upon the world of Nesperennub and the ancient tradition of mummification. It takes the reader on a journey of discovery, gathering information about Nesperennub from a variety of sources thus bringing the fascinated visitors face to face with a man from the ancient civilization
Author
John H. Taylor
Publication Details
Soft bound, 64 pages