Archaeology and geology of ancient Egyptian stones: archaeological and geological background : building and utilitarian stones

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 extra...

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1. Verfasser: Harrell, James A. 1948- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Oxford Archaeopress Publishing [2024]
Schriftenreihe:Archaeopress Egyptology 49
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Zusammenfassung: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.
Beschreibung:Online-Ressource einer mehrteiligen Monografie. - Volume 1: Archaeological and geological background; building and utilitarian stones. Volume 2: Ornamental stones, gemstones, and metals
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xxxvi, 1049 Seiten) Illustrationen, Diagramme, Karten
ISBN:9781803275826
DOI:10.32028/9781803275819

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