| Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology Contributor(s): Nicholson, Paul T. (Editor), Shaw, Ian (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521120985 ISBN-13: 9780521120982 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $85.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology - History | Ancient - Egypt - Technology & Engineering | History |
| Dewey: 620.110 |
| Physical Information: 1.45" H x 8.27" W x 11.69" (3.78 lbs) 728 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Aimed primarily at Egyptologists and archaeologists, this book covers all aspects of craftwork in ancient Egypt, from the construction of the pyramids and the carving of statues to techniques of mummification, boat-building, jewelery making, ancient brewing, carpentry, hairstyling, tailoring and basket weaving. Drawing on archaeological, experimental, ethnographic and laboratory work, it is the first book since the 1920s to describe current research into the actual basics of life in Pharaonic Egypt. The twenty-five chapters, by well-regarded scholars, present up-to-date and accessible information on a wide array of techniques. |