Karnak
Elizabeth BlythTitle: Karnak: Evolution of a Temple
Author: Elizabeth Blyth
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Year: 2006
ISBN: 978-0-415-40487-7 (pbk), 978-0-415-40486-0 (hbk), 978-0-203-96837-6 (ebk)
Description:
"Karnak: Evolution of a Temple" by Elizabeth Blyth offers a detailed examination of the temple of Amun-Re at Karnak, one of the most significant and complex religious sites of ancient Egypt. The book traces the temple's development from its earliest days as a modest shrine to its status as the most important state temple of Egypt's powerful empire. Blyth meticulously documents the contributions of various pharaohs over two millennia, supported by extensive maps, plans, illustrations, and photographs. This scholarly work is essential for Egyptologists, students, and enthusiasts interested in the architectural and political history of the Karnak complex.