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Redding, Richard W.: A View from the Herd. Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Pigs in Pharaonic Egypt. A Primer for Egyptologists and Archaeologists. Columbus, GA: Lockwood Press 2024 (= Archaeobiology 5). $ 69.95. ISBN 978-1-957454-08-5.

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Examines the roles of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs in ancient Egyptian agriculture and economy, showcasing their cultural significance.
Provides insights into animal husbandry practices and their archaeological implications in Pharaonic Egypt.
Offers a foundational resource for Egyptologists and archaeologists interested in the interactions between livestock and ancient societies.
Focuses on how the study of these animals can enhance our understanding of social and economic structures in ancient Egypt.

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This primer outlines the significance of livestock in ancient Egyptian society, highlighting historical insights for Egyptologists and archaeologists.

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Article Redding, Richard W.: A View from the Herd. Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Pigs in Pharaonic Egypt. A Primer for Egyptologists and Archaeologists. Columbus, GA: Lockwood Press 2024 (= Archaeobiology 5). $ 69.95. ISBN 978-1-957454-08-5. was published on October 30, 2025 in the journal Orientalistische Literaturzeitung (volume 120, issue 1).

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This primer outlines the significance of livestock in ancient Egyptian society, highlighting historical insights for Egyptologists and archaeologists.

Redding, Richard W.: A View from the Herd. Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Pigs in Pharaonic Egypt. A Primer for Egyptologists and Archaeologists. Columbus, GA: Lockwood Press 2024 (= Archaeobiology 5). $ 69.95. ISBN 978-1-957454-08-5.

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Redding, Richard W.: A View from the Herd. Cattle, Sheep, Goats, and Pigs in Pharaonic Egypt. A Primer for Egyptologists and Archaeologists. Columbus, GA: Lockwood Press 2024 (= Archaeobiology 5). $ 69.95. ISBN 978-1-957454-08-5.

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