Egypt at the Dawn of Civilization. The Mystery of the Origin of the Ancient People

The well-known English orientalist and archaeologist, a staff member of the British Museum for many years, Wallis Budge devoted his entire life to the study of Ancient Egypt, as evidenced by about one hundred thirty research papers he wrote. In this book, Budge traces the life of Egypt from the late Neolithic period to the time of the reign of the first three royal dynasties. A significant part of the narrative is dedicated to the results of archaeological excavations, which served as a source of new information about the course of Egypt's history and the antiquity of its civilization. The author carefully and meticulously analyzes the cultural traditions of the Egyptians: religious beliefs, burial rites, features of writing, studies household items, clothing, and weapons. Budge devotes a special chapter to the chronology of the reign of the royal dynasties.