DK Eyewitness Guides: Pyramid by James Putnam

DK Eyewitness Guides: Pyramid by James Putnam

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Pyramids aren't only found in Egypt, although these are probably the best known. This book looks at the secrets behind the Egyptian, Sudanese, Aztec and Mayan pyramids, looking at construction of the various pyramid forms and the treasures they contain.

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DK Eyewitness Guides: Pyramid by James Putnam

The pyramids at Giza in Egypt have stood for over 4 500 years and the amazing feat of their construction is shrouded in mystery. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs tries to answer some of the riddles about them and the people who built them.Discover what archaeological finds have revealed about life on the banks of the Nile during the Pyramid Age. See the pyramids and temples of Egypt and Mexico in breathtaking detail as well as statues of pharoahs officials workers and religious texts written on stone and papyrus thousands of years ago. Reconstructions show the Step Pyramid Complex at Saqqara the interior passages of the Great Pyramid and a pyramid being built.Produced in association with the British Museum London Pyramid is a unique and fascinating introduction to the mysteries of these striking and colossal structurs.
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ISBN 13 9780751360295
ISBN 10 0751360295
Title DK Eyewitness Guides: Pyramid
Author James Putnam
Series Dk Eyewitness
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 1997-07-17
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.