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Egyptian Romany.


Egyptian Romany

Moustafa Gadalla

Tehuti Research Foundation

Box 39406, Greensboro, NC 27438-9406

1931446199 $16.50 egypt-tehuti.org

Also available in an e-book format (1931446202, $10.95), Egyptian Romany: The Essence Of Hispania by Egyptologist and historian Moustafa Gadalla surveys 6,000 years of Iberian history to reveal the cultural roots of the Romany (Gypsies) to ultimately derive from ancient Egypt Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. . Moustafa draws upon his original research to reveal and document the relationship between Egypt and Hispania through several factors including archeology, history, culture, ethnology ethnology (ĕthnŏl`əjē), scientific study of the origin and functioning of human cultures. It is usually considered one of the major branches of cultural anthropology, the other two being anthropological archaeology and , linguistics, and more. Moustafa is a master at historical research and has often brought to the study of history (especially Egyptian history) a novel and iconoclastic i·con·o·clast  
n.
1. One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions.

2. One who destroys sacred religious images.
 perspective that is buttressed but·tress  
n.
1. A structure, usually brick or stone, built against a wall for support or reinforcement.

2. Something resembling a buttress, as:
a. The flared base of certain tree trunks.

b.
 by impeccable im·pec·ca·ble  
adj.
1. Having no flaws; perfect. See Synonyms at perfect.

2. Incapable of sin or wrongdoing.



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 research and an articulate presentation of often surprising and long obscured data. Egyptian Romany is enthusiastically recommended reading for students of Egyptology, Hispanic history, and Romany culture.
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