Mummies, Myth and Magic in Ancient Egypt

Christine El Mahdy
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Describes the origins and purpose of mummification, clears up misconceptions about mummies, and looks at recent scientific studies
Genres: HistoryNonfictionEgyptEgyptologyArchaeologyReferenceEgyptian Literature
192 Pages

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