Pre and protohistoric stone architectures : comparisons of the social and technical contexts associated to their building : proceedings of the XVIII UISPP World Congress (4-9 June...
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Proceedings, with full text in English and French, from session XXXII-3 of the XVIII UISPP World Congress, Paris, 2018. The volume aims to break the usual limits on the fields of study and to deconstruct some preconceived ideas.
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"Available both in print and Open Access"--Homepage.
Conference proceedings.
Also issued in print: 2020. :
1 online resource (xi, 186 pages) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781789695465 (PDF ebook) : :
Open access.
Ancient Egyptian construction and architecture /
: "An unabridged republication of the work originally published in 1930 by Oxford University Press : Humphrey Milford, London, under the title Ancient Egyptian masonry : the building craft"-- T.p. verso : xviii, 242 pages, [66] pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm. : Includes bibliographical references (pages [230]-232) and index. : 0486264858
Pre and protohistoric stone architectures : comparisons of the social and technical contexts associated to their building : proceedings of the XVIII UISPP World Congress (4-9 June...
:
Proceedings, with full text in English and French, from session XXXII-3 of the XVIII UISPP World Congress, Paris, 2018. The volume aims to break the usual limits on the fields of study and to deconstruct some preconceived ideas.
:
"Available both in print and Open Access"--Homepage.
Conference proceedings.
Also issued in print: 2020. :
1 online resource (xi, 186 pages) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781789695465 (PDF ebook) : :
Open access.
A gift of geology : ancient Egyptian landscapes and monuments /
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""While much is known about Egypt's towering pyramids, mighty obelisks, and extraordinary works of art, less is known about the role played by Egypt's geological history in the formation of pharaonic culture's artistic and architectural legacy. The fertile soils that lined the Nile Valley meant that the people of Egypt were able to live well off the land. Yet what allowed ancient Egypt to stand apart from other early civilizations was its access to the vast range of natural resources that lay beyond the Nile floodplain. In this engagingly written book, Colin Reader invites readers to explore the influence of geology and landscape on the development of the cultures of ancient Egypt. After describing today's Egyptian landscape and introducing key elements of the ancient Egyptian worldview, he provides a basic geological toolkit to address issues such as geological time and major earth-forming processes. The developments that gave the geology of Egypt its distinct character are explored, including the uplifting of mountains along the Red Sea coast, the evolution of the Nile river, and the formation of the vast desert areas beyond the Nile Valley. As the story unfolds, elements of Egypt's archaeology are introduced, together with discussions of mining and quarrying, construction in stone, and the ways in which the country's rich geological heritage allowed the culture of ancient Egypt to evolve. Ideal for non-specialists and specialists alike, and supported with over one hundred illustrations, A Gift of Geology takes the reader on a fascinating journey into Egypt's geological landscape and its relationship to the marvels of pharaonic culture.""--
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xi, 210 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 22 cm. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9781649032188
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