King, L. W. (Leonard William) 1869-1919 creator Hall, H. R. (Harry Reginald) 1873-1930 text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "History of Egypt, Chaldea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria in the Light of Recent Discovery" by L. W. King and H. R. Hall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The volume explores the ancient civilizations of Egypt and surrounding regions, detailing significant archaeological discoveries made shortly before its publication. The book aims to update and complement prior works on these ancient cultures by providing insights from recent excavations and research. The opening of this historical work discusses the evolution of our understanding of prehistoric Egypt and Mesopotamia, specifically mentioning how previously believed timelines of civilization have been transformed by recent discoveries. The authors note the previous assumption that Egyptian history began solely with the Pyramid-builders, and they highlight how archaeological findings have revealed a rich prehistoric culture that predates these monumental periods. By providing insights into the artifacts and burial practices of early Egyptians, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how such discoveries illuminate the broader histories of these interconnected ancient civilizations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-07-08 David Widger David Widger Updated: 2023-01-27. Original publication data not identified History, Ancient Egypt -- History -- To 332 B.C. DS Original publication data not identified 07010615 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17321 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17321 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133414.0 17321