Complete Pyramids Solving The Ancient Mysteries

Name: Complete Pyramids Solving The Ancient Mysteries
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ISBN: 9780500285473

ISBN-10: 0500285470

ISBN-13: 9780500285473

Edition: 2008

Authors: Mark Lehner

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"A fully illustrated compendium of every major pyramid of ancient Egypt."Atlanta Journal Constitution Mark Lehner brings his many years of field research in Egypt to this definitive book. He examines the pyramids in unprecedented detail, covering the practical aspectsthe quarries, ramps, and tools used in constructionas well as the conceptual ones. Professor Lehner surveys and describes the pyramids across their 3,000-year history, as well as explaining the rituals and mythology, the history of travelers, looters, and archaeologists, and the ways in which the pyramids were an integral part of the Egyptian state. The hundreds of illustrations include computer reconstructions and specially…

Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication date: 4/28/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 7.60" wide x 10.00" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English

Mark Lehner is Research Associate at The Oriental Institute, University of Chicago, and the Harvard Semitic Museum. He has been Director of the Giza Plateau Mapping Project since 1984.