Building in Egypt: Pharaonic Stone Masonry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780195113747)

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.

Author: Dieter Arnold
ISBN-10: 0195113748
ISBN-13: 9780195113747
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 02/20/1997
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.93lbs
Size: 10.97h x 8.24w x 0.79d