| The Dawn of Astronomy: A Study of Temple Worship and Mythology of the Ancient Egyptians Contributor(s): Lockyer, J. Norman (Author), Santillana, Giorgio de (Preface by) |
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ISBN: 0486450120 ISBN-13: 9780486450124 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $22.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: This celebrated study -- derived from Lockyer's belief that ancient Egyptian monuments were constructed "in strict relation to the stars" -- explores the relationship between astronomy and architecture in the age of the pharaohs. The author addresses one of the many points already extensively investigated by Egyptologists: the chronology of the kings of Egypt. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | History - Science | Astronomy - History | Ancient - Egypt |
| Dewey: 520 |
| LCCN: 2006284303 |
| Series: Dover Books on Astronomy |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 5.52" W x 8.48" (1.05 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This celebrated study - derived from Lockyer's belief that ancient Egyptian monuments were constructed ""in strict relation to the stars"" - explores the relationship between astronomy and architecture in the age of the pharaohs. The author addresses one of the many points already extensively investigated by Egyptologists: the chronology of the kings of Egypt. |