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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | This book traces methods of Egyptian stone construction during the pharaonic period, from the construction of the step pyramids at Saqqara to the obelisks of Tuthmosis III to the temples of Rameses II at Thebes. Dr. Arnold covers all aspects of building, including planning, measuring, quarrying and production, transporting heavy monuments, building, digging shafts, repairing damages, and securing tombs. Richly illustrated with photos and field drawings by the author, ancient representations of building activities, and illustrations of tools and objects in museum collections, this book offers a frank appraisal of current knowledge of the process of Egyptian stone construction. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Dieter Arnold | | Paperback: | 336 pages | | Publisher: | Oxford University Press, USA | | Publication Date: | February 20, 1997 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0195113748 | | Product Length: | 10.97 inches | | Product Width: | 8.24 inches | | Product Height: | 0.79 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.93 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.87 inches | | Package Width: | 8.19 inches | | Package Height: | 0.79 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 2 reviews |
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A Great Reference on Stone Construction in Pharaonic Egypt Feb 02, 2010
By John Power
This book is an excellent source of information on many aspects of stone construction in Pharaonic Egypt, including quarrying, transporting and working stone, construction planning and execution and manpower requirements. It includes sections on pyramids, temples, foundations, walls, monuments, roads, tools and many others. Well researched and referenced with numerous pictures, drawings and diagrams, all in B&W. The writing is of a detailed text-book style and not one of entertainment. With no training in the language of stone working I found the glossary necessary and useful. Some descriptions of procedures were not clear to me, requiring constant flipping of pages to refer to the various diagrams, pictures and charts. I wouldn't recommend this as a casual read, but for those who are truly interested in the subject, this is the book for you. I truly wish I had read this book before I visited Egypt, as it would have answered all of the questions I constantly found myself asking.
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An extraordinary book Apr 12, 2009
By Ralph Benton
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There are earlier studies that cover much of the same ground, but this book easily surpasses them all. The author clearly explains ancient Egyptian stone building techniques, including planning, quarrying, and tools. The study is clearly laid out, uses hundreds of photos and diagrams, and the organization follows a logical order that enables the reader to follow the occasionally complex methods of the ancients. Controversies over building techniques, such as the classic ramp problem of the pyramids, are covered by exploring all of the potential methodologies.
This is an outstanding book for anyone interested in stone work, ancient engineering, and the time of the pharaohs. Highly recommended.
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