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100 1 _aQuibell, James Edward,
_d1867-1935
245 1 0 _aEl Kab
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-09
508 _aProduced by Steven Giacomelli, Jason Isbell, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Case Western Reserve University Preservation Department Digital Library)
520 _a"El Kab" by J. E. Quibell is an archaeological treatise written in the late 19th century. This work documents the findings from excavations at El Kab, an ancient Egyptian site significant for its numerous tombs and burial practices. The book delves into the exploration of various grave types, burial methods, and artifacts unearthed during the excavation, shedding light on the region's historical context and cultural significance. The opening of "El Kab" introduces readers to the motivations behind the excavation efforts, highlighting Mr. Somers Clarke's interest in the site which led to a detailed exploration of smaller tombs and surrounding areas. Quibell provides a sense of the excavation process, describing the conditions at El Kab and the making of a comfortable living space from the rock tombs. It also mentions the assistance received from various individuals, emphasizing the collaborative nature of archaeological work. Furthermore, the introduction outlines the various sections of the account, indicating a structured approach to discussing the findings and insights related to the ancient burial practices at El Kab. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- Antiquities
653 _aElkab (Extinct city)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27466
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