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100	1		_aBaikie, James, _d1866-1931
245	1	2	_aA century of excavation in the land of the Pharaohs
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2025
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2025-03-22
505	0		_aThe story of the pioneers -- Mariette and his work -- The beginnings of the modern period -- The pyramids and their explorers -- Work among the temples -- Buried royalties -- Tutankhamen and his splendours -- Life, arts, and crafts in the land of the Nile.
508			_adeaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"A Century of Excavation in the Land of the Pharaohs" by James Baikie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development of Egyptology, focusing on the milestones, personalities, and methods behind a hundred years of archaeological exploration in Egypt. Its likely topics include the key figures and pivotal discoveries that shaped modern understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization, making it of interest to readers drawn to archaeology, the history of science, and ancient history. The opening of this work provides an overview of the progression of Egyptian archaeology, beginning with the forays of scholarly camp-followers during Napoleon's expedition and the often chaotic, rivalrous early years characterized by nationalistic competition and indiscriminate artifact collection. The narrative then turns to the transformative influence of Auguste Mariette, whose determined efforts established more responsible methods and a national museum to safeguard Egypt's heritage. Moving into the late 19th century, the text discusses the emergence of archaeological science as a rigorous discipline under figures like Flinders Petrie and Gaston Maspero, emphasizing the shift from treasure-hunting to a more nuanced understanding of daily life in ancient Egypt. Through accounts of major sites and discoveries, the opening chapters set the tone for a book that balances the romance of archaeological adventure with the importance of scholarly discipline and preservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1924
653			_aEgypt -- Antiquities
653			_aExcavations (Archaeology) -- Egypt
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/centuryofexcavat0000baik
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75684
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