02826cam a22003493u 4500 70375 UtSlPG 20260610134628.0 m cr n 260607r20231853utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Lepsius, Richard, 1810-1884 Discoveries in Egypt, Ethiopia and the peninsula of Sinai, in the years 1842-1845, during the mission sent out by his majesty, Frederick William IV of Prussia. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-03-25 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Discoveries in Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Peninsula of Sinai" by Dr. Richard Lepsius is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book documents the findings and experiences of a scientific expedition commissioned by the King of Prussia, focusing on evaluating and collecting information and artifacts from ancient Egyptian monuments, particularly those in the Nile Valley and Sinai Peninsula. It serves as a comprehensive report of the expedition's discoveries while also providing insights into the historical significance and the conditions of the regions explored. The opening portion of the work introduces the mission and its purpose, laying out the lofty goals of documenting ancient monuments and archaeological treasures. Dr. Lepsius details the preparations leading up to the voyage, highlighting key companions who joined him on this endeavor, including notable artists and architects. The narrative begins with their departure from Southampton and a vivid description of their journey across the Mediterranean to Alexandria, capturing their first impressions of the culture and landscape of Egypt. Through letters addressed to various patrons, the stage is set for a detailed exploration of significant historical sites, rich in archaeological wonder, which the expedition aims to study comprehensively over the coming years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street, 1853 Egypt -- Antiquities Sinai (Egypt) -- Antiquities Ethiopia -- Antiquities Mackenzie, Kenneth R. H. (Kenneth Robert Henderson), 1833-1886 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.aa0016122509&view=1up&seq=6&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70375 111101 111101