Egyptology: The Missing Millennium by Okasha El Daly (Author)
- Publisher: HISTORY
- Availability: In Stock
- SKU: 57168
- Number of Pages: 258
Rs.640.00
Rs.895.00
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📖 Title Name: Egyptology: The Missing Millennium – Ancient Egypt in Medieval Arabic Writings
✍️ Author: Okasha El Daly
📦 Quality: A+ Yellow Paper – A5 Size
🔹 Introduction:
Egyptology: The Missing Millennium by Okasha El Daly challenges the traditional Western narrative that knowledge of Ancient Egypt was lost between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance. The book highlights how medieval Arab scholars preserved, studied, and interpreted ancient Egyptian history, monuments, and hieroglyphs long before modern Egyptology emerged in Europe.
🔑 Key Points:
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Reveals the significant contributions of medieval Arabic scholars to Egyptology.
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Demonstrates how ancient Egyptian knowledge was preserved during the so-called “missing millennium.”
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Explores early attempts to interpret hieroglyphs before Champollion.
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Highlights overlooked Arabic manuscripts documenting Egypt’s monuments and history.
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Reassesses the origins of modern Egyptology through a broader global lens.
🕌 Conclusion:
Okasha El Daly’s work reshapes the understanding of Egyptology by recognizing the intellectual efforts of medieval Muslim scholars. It restores a vital chapter of history, proving that the study of Ancient Egypt was never truly forgotten but carefully preserved and advanced in the Islamic world.