Archaeology and Geology of Ancient Egyptian Stones
Download or Read eBook Archaeology and Geology of Ancient Egyptian Stones PDF written by James A. Harrell and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 1091 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : James A. Harrell |
| Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 1091 |
| Release | : 2024-05-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781803275826 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1803275820 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (26 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Archaeology and Geology of Ancient Egyptian Stones by : James A. Harrell
Book excerpt: This book seeks to identify and describe all the rocks and minerals employed by the ancient Egyptians using proper geological nomenclature, and to give an account of their sources in so far as they are known. The various uses of the stones are described, as well as the technologies employed to extract, transport, carve, and thermally treat them.
