Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology: Stoneworking Technology in Ancient Egypt (Repost)
Denys A. Stocks, "Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology: Stoneworking Technology in Ancient Egypt"
English | ISBN: 0415306647 | 2003 | PDF | 296 pages | 20,4 mb
English | ISBN: 0415306647 | 2003 | PDF | 296 pages | 20,4 mb
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 craftworking, highlighting the innovations and advances made by this remarkable civilisation. This practical approach to understanding the fundamentals of ancient Egyptian stoneworking allows the reader to explore more than just the processes of the craft. We are shown the evolution of tools and techniques, and how these come together to produce the wonders of Egyptian art and architecture that we can still see today, including the most famous monuments of all 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