ENGLISH

Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2000
ISBN
0521452570, 9780521452571
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
657 MB (688400887 bytes)
Pages
724\719
Time added
2024-05-03 08:16:46

Description

Aimed primarily at Egyptologists and archaeologists, this book covers all aspects of craftwork in ancient Egypt, from the construction of the pyramids and the carving of statues to techniques of mummification, boat-building, jewelery making, ancient brewing, carpentry, hairstyling, tailoring and basket weaving. Drawing on archaeological, experimental, ethnographic and laboratory work, it is the first book since the 1920s to describe current research into the actual basics of life in Pharaonic Egypt. The twenty-five chapters, by well-regarded scholars, present up-to-date and accessible information on a wide array of techniques.

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