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The zodiac of Paris : how an improbable controversy over an ancient Egyptian artifact provoked a modern debate between religion and science /

The Dendera zodiac--an ancient bas-relief temple ceiling adorned with mysterious symbols of the stars and planets--was first discovered by the French during Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, and quickly provoked a controversy between scientists and theologians. Brought to Paris in 1821 and ultimate...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Buchwald, Jed Z. (Autor), Josefowicz, Diane Greco (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton ; Oxford : Princeton University Press, [2010]
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