Download or read book A Guide to the Antiquities of the Fayyum written by Mary-Ellen Lane and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like its companion volume The Fayoum- a practical guide, by Neil Hewison, this book was written for interested Egyptians and foreigners living in Cairo who enjoy day-trips at the weekend. A Guide to the Antiquities of the Fayyum deals specifically with the history and archaeology of the province, describing nineteen sites, their monuments and inscriptions, and the research work done on them. For each site a detailed itinerary from Cairo is given. Together, these two books form a unique quide to all aspects of the Fayyum which will interest the traveller.