Was Sceptre, Symbols of Power in Ancient E...

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In the art of ancient Egypt, power is not shown as a sword raised in triumph. It is shown as a staff held upright-steady, deliberate, and charged with meaning. The was scepter, carried by gods and pharaohs alike, was more than a ceremonial object. It was a visual declaration that order could be maintained, boundaries could hold, and a fragile world could be governed without collapsing into chaos.
The Was Scepter takes you inside Egypt's symbolic machinery of rule: how authority was made visible, how dominion was framed as responsibility, and how sacred kingship turned power into something legible, repeatable, and enduring. Blending myth, temple culture, and the realities of statecraft along the Nile, this book is for readers who love ancient history, Egyptian religion, and the hidden logic behind iconic images-anyone drawn to the question of how a civilization taught itself what it meant to rule.

Über den Autor

Ben has devoted the past 17 years to writing and researching the vast and enduring legacy of Ancient Egypt. His work delves deeply into the field of Egyptology, with a particular focus on the temples, sacred landscapes, and inscriptions that line the Nile Valley. Over the years, he has meticulously studied how these monuments reveal the beliefs, rituals, and daily lives of the ancient Egyptians, weaving his findings into a body of writing that connects past discoveries with modern scholarship. Beyond the written word, Ben has led more than 30 expeditions to Egypt, allowing him to engage directly with the archaeological sites and inscriptions he studies. These journeys have given him a rare perspective, blending academic insight with firsthand exploration, and fueling his lifelong passion for uncovering the mysteries and wonders of one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2026
Fachbereich:	Regionalgeschichte
Genre:	Geschichte , Importe
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Reihe:	Ancient Egyptian Symbolism
ISBN-13:	9798233443688
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Kerkwyk, Ben van
Hersteller:	Ben Van Kerkwyk Ancient Egyptian Symbolism
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	229 x 152 x 23 mm
Von/Mit:	Ben van Kerkwyk
Erscheinungsdatum:	01.01.2026
Gewicht:	0,603 kg