Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

This revised edition of The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt was made possible and encouraged by Claudia Schaab of Facts On File. The work was greatly aided by Stephen M. Bunson, who is an inspiration. Thanks are also owed to several individuals for their generous assistance in the completion of this work. Among them are: Steve Beikirch; Thierry Ailleret; John Lavender of Historical Coins, Ltd.; and Rosa DiSalvo of Hulton/Getty.