Giovanni Battista Belzoni Książki

The book offers a vivid narrative of Giovanni Battista Belzoni's explorations in Egypt and Nubia during the early 19th century. As an Italian engineer and explorer, Belzoni chronicles his encounters with local cultures, alongside his significant discoveries of ancient tombs, temples, and artifacts. Enhanced by illustrations and maps, the account immerses readers in the rich history and archaeology of the region. This reprinted edition seeks to preserve Belzoni's contributions to exploration and cultural heritage.

Republished for the first time in unabridged form, Belzoni's travel journal recreates the magical atmosphere of Egypt in 1815 to 1819. Belzoni was the first to enter and describe monuments such as the temple at Abu Simbel, and the tomb of Seti I.

Mit einer Geschichte der Ägyptenreisen seit dem 16. Jahrhundert von Ingrid Nowel.