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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherThames & Hudson LTD
ISBN-139780500050842
eBay Product ID (ePID)87803161
Product Key Features
Number of Pages256 Pages
Publication NameComplete Pyramids
LanguageEnglish
SubjectArchaeology
Publication Year1997
TypeTextbook
AuthorMark Lehner
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height260 mm
Item Weight1380 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMark Lehner