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The Pyramids of Egypt

By: Material type: TextLanguage: English Publication details: UK Penguin Books 1985; UK Ebury Press and Michael Joseph 1972Description: xxi, 317+48 unnumbered pages of plates illustrations 20 cm; 240 25ISBN:
  • 0140136347
  • 9780140136340
  • 0718110188
  • 9780718110185
Patent information: 1947Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • DT63 .E3 1993
  • DT63 .E3 1993
Contents:
Mastabas and early burial customs -- Step pyramids -- The transition to the true pyramid -- The Giza group -- Pyramids of the Vth and VIth dynasties -- Middle Kingdom pyramids -- Later pyramids -- Construction and purpose -- Table of the major pyramids of the Old and Middle Kingdoms
Summary: Chronicles the rise and decline of the pyramids as funerary monuments and discusses how they related to ancient Egyptian society, how they were built, and how researchers are studying them to learn more about the Egyptian culture
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Book Central Papal Library Private | Donated Collection Pri | G623 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 65542
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Mastabas and early burial customs -- Step pyramids -- The transition to the true pyramid -- The Giza group -- Pyramids of the Vth and VIth dynasties -- Middle Kingdom pyramids -- Later pyramids -- Construction and purpose -- Table of the major pyramids of the Old and Middle Kingdoms

Chronicles the rise and decline of the pyramids as funerary monuments and discusses how they related to ancient Egyptian society, how they were built, and how researchers are studying them to learn more about the Egyptian culture

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