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The Zodiac of Paris: How an Improbable Controversy over an Ancient Egyptian Artifact Provoked a Modern Debate between Religion and Science Jed Z. Buchwald
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The Zodiac of Paris: How an Improbable Controversy over an Ancient Egyptian Artifact Provoked a Modern Debate between Religion and Science
Jed Z. Buchwald
The Dendera zodiac - an ancient bas-relief temple ceiling adorned with mysterious symbols of the stars and planets - was first discovered by the French during Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, and quickly provoked a controversy between scientists and theologians. This title tells the story of this incredible archeological find.
448 pages, 8 page color section. 79 halftones.
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | May 9, 2010 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691145761 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 440 |
| Dimensions | 167 × 241 × 40 mm · 929 g |
| Language | English |
