Complete Pyramids by Mark Lehner

Complete Pyramids by Mark Lehner

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An illustrated examination of all the major pyramids of ancient Egypt surveying the history, building and use of the pyramids. The practicalities and logistics of their construction and their conceptual aspects, cosmology and iconography and their intriguing texts are also examined.

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Complete Pyramids by Mark Lehner

For centuries the pyramids have inspired passionate theories about their origins, purpose and method of construction. In this fully work on the major pyramids of Ancient Egypt, the author surveys the history, building and use of the pyramids. He examines both the practicalities and logostics of their construction and their conceptual aspects - their cosmology and iconography and their intriguing texts. Other features include accounts of the latest discoveries by international teams working on the pyramids; discussion of the latest theories; chronology and history of Egypt and the pyramids; maps and site plans; a guide to visiting; computer generated perspective views of the interior of the pyramids; and quotations from ancient texts, early explorers and archaeologists.
Lehner, Mark: - Mark Lehner is a research associate at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago and president of the nonprofit research organization Ancient Egypt Research Associates. His books include The Complete Pyramids: Solving the Ancient Mysteries.
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ISBN 13 9780500050842
ISBN 10 0500050848
Title Complete Pyramids
Author Mark Lehner
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 1997-10-24
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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