| Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology: Stoneworking Technology in Ancient Egypt Contributor(s): Stocks, Denys A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415306647 ISBN-13: 9780415306645 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $218.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2003 Annotation: In this fresh and engaging volume, Denys A. Stocks examines the archaeological and pictorial evidence for masonry in ancient Egypt. Through a series of experiments in which he reconstructs and tests over two hundred replica tools, he brings alive the methods and practices of ancient Egyptian craft working, highlighting the innovations and advances made by this remarkable civilization. Comprehensively illustrated with over two hundred photographs and drawings, Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology will bring a fresh perspective to the puzzles of Egyptian craft and technology. By combining the knowledge of a modern engineer with the approach of an archaeologist and historian, Stocks has created a work that will capture the imagination of all Egyptology scholars and enthusiasts. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Construction - Masonry - Social Science | Archaeology |
| Dewey: 693.109 |
| LCCN: 2003041383 |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6.4" W x 9.5" (1.41 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this fresh and engaging volume, Denys A. Stocks examines the archaeological and pictorial evidence for masonry in ancient Egypt. Through a series of experiments in which he tests and evaluates over two hundred reconstructed and replica tools, he brings alive the methods and practices of ancient Egyptian craftworking, highlighting the innovations and advances made by this remarkable civilisation. This practical approach to understanding the fundamentals of ancient Egyptian stoneworking shows the evolution of tools and techniques, and how these come together to produce the wonders of Egyptian art and architecture. Comprehensively illustrated with over two hundred photographs and drawings, Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology will bring a fresh perspective to the puzzles of Egyptian craft and technology. By combining the knowledge of a modern engineer with the approach of an archaeologist and historian, Denys Stocks has created a work that will capture the imagination of all Egyptology scholars and enthusiasts |