An up-to-date guide to the Abu Simbel and lower Nubian temples, illustrated with over a 150 original photographs, drawings, and maps.
Examines various aspects of Coptic civilization in Wadi al-Natrun. This book focuses on various aspects of the history and development of monasticism in Wadi al-Natrun, as well as the art, architecture, and archaeology of the numerous former monasteries of the region.
Christianity began in the large and fertile Fayoum oasis of Egypt's... Læs mere
Explores the identity and context of the Christian community of Egypt and its relations with the leadership of the Ayyubid dynasty in the early thirteenth century. Werthmuller introduces new scholarship that illuminates the varied relationships between me
The Arab–Islamic city has been always a glamorous urban dream in human cultural memory. This is manifested in Cairo, the world’s... Læs mere
A photographic presentation of Egypt offers us a vision of the country and its people. It draws us into Egypt's mystique, its scintillating waters, bucolic vistas, ruins,... Læs mere