The Cat in Ancient Egypt Paperback / softback
by Jaromir Malek
Paperback / softback
Description
An informative guide to the relationship between humans and cats in the ancient Egyptian world. Cats can be seen in ancient Egyptian homes, temples and adorning the heads of their gods.
Cats in Egypt were probably domesticated by around 4,000 BC from wild ancestors.
Over the following centuries, they became popular household pets.
In this book, Dr Malek draws on a vast range of artistic and written sources to show how cats became one of the most widely esteemed and revered animals in Egypt. An ideal gift for any fan of ancient Egyptian culture.
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Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages, 21 Illustrations, black and white; 90 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:British Museum Press
- Publication Date:01/12/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9780714119700
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- Paperback from £14.45
Information
-
Less than 10 available - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:144 pages, 21 Illustrations, black and white; 90 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:British Museum Press
- Publication Date:01/12/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9780714119700
