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The Mummy Makers of Egypt

Tamara Bower, illustrated by Tamara Bower

Inspired by ancient Egyptian embalmers, this fact-filled story follows a family involved in the royal family’s funerary customs. It describes the work of preparing a mummy for the afterlife, a task presented as essential in Ancient Egypt. The book focuses on mummy-making details and the role of embalmers within these practices. Its illustrations use a style modeled on classic Egyptian art, with precise visual details connected to the period.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · Family · History · Religion And Spirituality
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Seven Stories Press
Published
March 8, 2016
ISBN-13
9781609806002
Language
English
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