Publication

2007-09-07 - American University in Cairo Press

Language

English

Word Count

28,000 words, Guess

Page Count

112 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • ISBN-109774160762
  • ISBN-139789774160769
  • Goodreads5235035
  • OCLC Control Number153580699
  • Better World Books9789774160769
and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCGN865
  • LCCDT73.A4 K64 2007

Description

"This book describes the excavation and preservation of three early Roman villas in Egypt's ancient port city of Alexandria. Chronicling the work of the Polish Archaeological Mission in Alexandria, Villa of the Birds is an engaging and informative account of how these ancient dwellings were unearthed, and how the famous mosaic floors were brought to light two thousand years after they were laid." "Villa of the Birds reconstructs not only the villas themselves, with their magnificent mosaics, but also the history of how they were built and used, and ultimately how they were destroyed by fire. The book is illustrated with detailed floor plans as well as spectacular color photographs of the mosaics."--BOOK JACKET.

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Other Editions

  • Villa of the BirdsHardcoverAmerican University in Cairo Press2007-09-07

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