Ancient World
A century of excavation in the land of the Pharaohs
James Baikie · narrated by Moss
2026
8h 27m
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James Baikie surveys a century of excavation in Egypt, from the first treasure hunters to the scientific archaeologists who unlocked the tombs, temples, and secrets of the pharaohs. It is the story of a discipline being born. A fascinating read for anyone captivated by Egyptology and the great age of discovery.
Inside this audiobook
12 chapters
- 1PREFACE5m
- 2CHAPTER I THE STORY OF THE PIONEERS20m
- 3CHAPTER II MARIETTE AND HIS WORK35m
- 4CHAPTER III THE BEGINNINGS OF THE MODERN PERIOD26m
- 5CHAPTER IV THE PYRAMIDS AND THEIR EXPLORERS1h 9m
- 6Chapter 78m
- 7CHAPTER V WORK AMONG THE TEMPLES1h 10m
- 8Chapter 924m
- 9CHAPTER VI BURIED ROYALTIES1h 40m
- 10CHAPTER VII TUTANKHAMEN AND HIS SPLENDOURS1h 10m
- 11Chapter 139m
- 12CHAPTER VIII LIFE, ARTS, AND CRAFTS IN THE LAND OF THE NILE1h 13m
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