Silent images: women in Pharaonic Egypt

Silent images: women in Pharaonic Egypt

"Hawass contrasts the stereotype - inspired by such symbols of femininity as the queens Nefertiti and Nefertari - with a more realistic view of the common woman's everyday involvement in matters ranging from family life to dress and adornment to the workplace. While their chief role in society was as mothers, women were the legal equals of men and they could, and did, own property. Silent Images sheds new light on ancient Egypt's distinctive culture."--Jacket.

Zahi Hawass

Foreword by Suzanne Mubarak

The historical setting -- Ruling queens -- Royal ladies -- Palaces and harems -- Love and marriage -- Motherhood and children -- The lady of the house -- Dress and adornment -- Women in society -- Working women -- Women in the workmen's community at Giza -- Religious life -- Death and the afterlife -- Art and beauty -- Chronological table -- Famous women of ancient Egypt.

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