The Complete Pyramids by Mark Lehner

Archetypal symbols of remote antiquity, the pyramids have for centuries inspired passionate theories about their origins, purpose, and method of construction. Archaeologists, engineers, astronomers, poets, painters, and travelers have all had their say--but how much do we really know about these awe-inspiring wonders of the ancient world? Here is the first fully illustrated compendium of every major pyramid of ancient Egypt. Mark Lehner surveys the history, building, and use of the pyramids in unprecedented detail, looking at the practical aspects (the quarries, ramps, and tools used to build them) and the conceptual--the cosmology and iconography of the pyramids and the intriguing Pyramid Texts.

Publisher:	Thames & Hudson
Year:	1997
Binding:	Hardback
ISBN:	9780500050842
Condition:	Good
Description:	DJ; Heavy. DJ rubbed and a little frayed along edges.

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SKU: 1595099
Location: History