Building in Egypt - Pharaonic Stone Masonry

This book traces methods of Egyptian stone construction during the pharaonic period, from the construction of the step pyramids at Saqqara to the obelisks of Tuthmosis III to the temples of Rameses II at Thebes. Dr. Arnold covers all aspects of building, including planning, measuring, quarrying and production, transporting heavy monuments, building, digging shafts, repairing damages, and securing tombs. Richly illustrated with photos and field drawings by the author, ancient representations of building activities, and illustrations of tools and objects in museum collections, this book offers a frank appraisal of current knowledge of the process of Egyptian stone construction.

Summary

Reprint of the leading book on the methods of stone construction in Egypt from the beginnings at the pyramid complex of Djoser at Saqqara in 2700 B.C. through the pyramids of the Old and Middle Kingdoms to the hypostyle hall at Karnak and other buildings.

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`exhaustive study of the technical aspects of pharaonic stone masonry ... Arnold has trawled assiduously through museum collections and excavation reports. The result is a book that, like the best Egyptological work, makes the most of a disparate reservoir of textual and archaeological sources. Arnold's detailed and pragmatic discussion of evidence for construction ramps, bedding joints and systems of level holes does a great deal to dispel the sensationalism surrounding the creation of the pyramids.'
Ian Shaw, Antiquaries Journal, Vol. 71

Product details

• Authors: Arnold, Dieter Arnold
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.07.1997
• EAN: 9780195113747
• ISBN: 978-0-19-511374-7
• Dimensions: 279 mm x 209 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 875 g
• Illustrations: numerous halftones, line drawings and tables
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; ARCHITECTURE / Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Architectural structure & design, Egypt, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology by period / region, Architectural structure and design