The Complete Pyramids - Hardcover

Mark Lehner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500050848 ISBN 13: 9780500050842

Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 1997

Synopsis

For centuries the pyramids have inspired passionate theories about their origins, purpose and method of construction. In this fully work on the major pyramids of Ancient Egypt, the author surveys the history, building and use of the pyramids. He examines both the practicalities and logostics of their construction and their conceptual aspects - their cosmology and iconography and their intriguing texts. Other features include accounts of the latest discoveries by international teams working on the pyramids; discussion of the latest theories; chronology and history of Egypt and the pyramids; maps and site plans; a guide to visiting; computer generated perspective views of the interior of the pyramids; and quotations from ancient texts, early explorers and archaeologists.

About this title

Review:

'Excellent ... absolutely ideal for anyone new to the subject or who wants to learn more about them'
--Ancient Egypt

About the Author:

Mark Lehner is a Research Associate at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago and at the Harvard Semitic Museum.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0500050848
• ISBN 13: 9780500050842
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256