Occult, magic and ritual element of afterlife prominent Death across all periods from ancient to present sells Egyptian exhibitions and TV programmes consistently pull in the punters Large opportunity since no up to date book of this scope on the subject Opportunity in Egyptian history for non-pap, non-aco booksIn Ancient Egypt, how you died was just as important as how you lived. After all, your eternal existence was at stake. The rituals, coffins, plans, treasures, temples, tombs and spells that surrounded death were pervasive, detailed and profound. This book covers all aspects of death in ancient Egypt.Ancient Egyptian religious beliefs about death, after life, and resurrection are explained, with a section on the Egyptian funeral. The mummification process, with all the variations that took place in Egypt's three thousand year history, is also explored in detail. This is a complete source-book on death and burial in ancient Egypt.Professor Salima Ikramis Assistant Professor of Egyptology and American University in Cairo. She is the author of 'The Mummy in Ancient Egypt' (Thames and Hudson). She has curated and organised many special exhibitions including 'May He Live Forever', celebrating the 75th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.

Salima Ikram is a leading expert on mummies, animals, food and funerary archaeology in ancient Egypt. A Professor in Egyptology at the American University in Cairo, she is also a field archaeologist. She has excavated and worked in the Valley of the Kings, around Karnak Temple, at Saqqara, Dahshur, Kharga Oasis, and Abu Sir