Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology - Stoneworking Technology in Ancient Egypt

List of contents

Introduction Part 1 Skills and Tools: Fledgling Industrialists 1 Craftworking: Industry’s Driving Force 2 The Cutting Edge 3 A Flint for all Seasons Part 2 High Priests of Industry: The State’s Influence on Technology 4 The Abrasive Technologists 5 Making Stone Vessels 6 The Development of Stone Sarcophagus Manufacture 7 Master Masonry Fitters Part 3 Industrial Revolution in Ancient Egypt 8 Theban Mass-Production Tools 9 By-Products from a Bygone Age 10 Predynastic Transitions and Convergence 11 Ancient Technical Interrelationships

About the author

Denys A. Stocks is an experimental archaeologist who uses his training in mechanical engineering, together with his experience in teaching high school design and technology, to interpret Ancient Egypt’s technical capability. His research interests include the technological similarities between Egypt, Mesopotamia, Minoan Crete and the Indus Valley.

Summary

In this new edition of Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology Denys A. Stocks introduces further experimental research on stoneworking in Ancient Egypt through archaeological and pictorial evidence.

Product details

• Authors: Denys A. Stocks, Denys A. (Experimental Archaeologist.) Stocks, Stocks Denys A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.07.2022
• EAN: 9781032217574
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3221757-4
• No. of pages: 312
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology by period / region, Ancient Egypt, Egyptian Archaeology / Egyptology