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Bubastis: City of the Feline Goddess
Archaeological Discoveries in a Metropolis of the Egyptian Nile Delta
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Bubastis, a pivotal city in the Nile Delta for over three millennia, served as the cult center for the lioness goddess Bastet, known later as a sacred cat. Greek historian Herodotus vividly described its temple and vibrant festivals. Despite its ruins, recent excavations have uncovered the site's former splendor, revealing significant monuments, palaces, additional temples, and unique cemeteries that enrich our understanding of ancient Egyptian archaeology.
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Bubastis: City of the Feline Goddess, Eva Lange-Athinodorou
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- Title
- Bubastis: City of the Feline Goddess
- Subtitle
- Archaeological Discoveries in a Metropolis of the Egyptian Nile Delta
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Eva Lange-Athinodorou
- Publisher
- Golden House Publications
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 182
- ISBN13
- 9781906137878
- Category
- Prehistoric and ancient times
- Description
- Bubastis, a pivotal city in the Nile Delta for over three millennia, served as the cult center for the lioness goddess Bastet, known later as a sacred cat. Greek historian Herodotus vividly described its temple and vibrant festivals. Despite its ruins, recent excavations have uncovered the site's former splendor, revealing significant monuments, palaces, additional temples, and unique cemeteries that enrich our understanding of ancient Egyptian archaeology.