This revised edition of The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptwas 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.ixACKNOWLEDGMENTS