Powerful symbols of remote antiquity, the pyramids have intrigued and fascinated generations. In "The Complete Pyramids", newly available in paperback, Mark Lehner surveys the history, building and use of these fascinating and mysterious monuments in unprecedented scope and detail, looking at both the practical aspects - the quarries, ramps and tools used in building them - as well as the conceptual - the cosmology and iconography of the pyramids and the intriguing Pyramid Texts.

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Table of contents

Introduction; I. Tomb and Temple; II. Explorers and Scientists; III. The Whole Pyramid Catalogue; IV. The Living Pyramid.

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ISBN : 9780500285473
Publisher : 44536
Imprint : 44536
Weight (g) : 1.0
Publication date : 28 January 2008
Dimensions : 254mm X 191mm X 20mm
Produced in : United Kingdom
Product Type : books

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Author : Mark Lehner
Bind : Paperback
Dewey classification : 932
Pages : 256
Illustrations : 556 illustrations, 83 in colour