The Garden of the Pharaohs.
Folio| N° d'inventaire | 20180 |
| Format | 17 x 23.5 |
| Détails | 96 p., numerous illustrations, paperback. |
| Publication | Gollion, 2016 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782884747677 |
Discover a little-known aspect of ancient Egypt: the Egyptian garden and the plants cultivated at that time! The Egyptians' relationship with plants was sacred, and the study of the remains or representations in tombs and palaces sheds light on their way of life. Gardens were the preserve of pharaohs, priests, and notables, driven by the constant need to overcome chaos, following strict codes for their creation. Gardens also reinforced the prestige of the pharaohs, and some even led expeditions to bring back new plants, creating veritable "botanical gardens." The combined perspective of archaeology and botany thus allows us to glimpse the intimacy of life in ancient Egypt, particularly that of its elite. Esther Wolff holds a doctorate in Egyptology from the University of Strasbourg (France). She has been collaborating with the Cantonal Botanical Museums and Gardens of Lausanne since 2015. François Felber holds a doctorate in plant systematics from the University of Neuchâtel. He is Director of the Cantonal Botanical Museums and Gardens of Vaud in Lausanne and Pont-de-Nant (Switzerland).
Discover a little-known aspect of ancient Egypt: the Egyptian garden and the plants cultivated at that time! The Egyptians' relationship with plants was sacred, and the study of the remains or representations in tombs and palaces sheds light on their way of life. Gardens were the preserve of pharaohs, priests, and notables, driven by the constant need to overcome chaos, following strict codes for their creation. Gardens also reinforced the prestige of the pharaohs, and some even led expeditions to bring back new plants, creating veritable "botanical gardens." The combined perspective of archaeology and botany thus allows us to glimpse the intimacy of life in ancient Egypt, particularly that of its elite. Esther Wolff holds a doctorate in Egyptology from the University of Strasbourg (France). She has been collaborating with the Cantonal Botanical Museums and Gardens of Lausanne since 2015. François Felber holds a doctorate in plant systematics from the University of Neuchâtel. He is Director of the Cantonal Botanical Museums and Gardens of Vaud in Lausanne and Pont-de-Nant (Switzerland).