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Operations Carried on at the Pyramids of Gizeh in 1837, Vol. 1: With an Account of a Voyage Into Upper Egypt, and an Appendix (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Howard Vyse

 
9780265853382: Operations Carried on at the Pyramids of Gizeh in 1837, Vol. 1: With an Account of a Voyage Into Upper Egypt, and an Appendix (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0265853389 ISBN 13: 9780265853382
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the day-by-day effort to unlock Egypt’s Great Pyramids, with firsthand accounts from Gizeh in 1837. This historical record reveals the challenges, methods, and discoveries of early explorers working under a granted firmaun.

The book presents a clear, journal-style view of the operations at the Pyramids of Gizeh, detailing the people involved, the work methods, and the discoveries made during a pivotal expedition. It combines practical measurement, site observations, and reflections on how these monumental structures were approached in the 19th century, alongside contextual notes for future travelers and scholars.

  • Day-by-day operations and the logistics of ancient monument surveys
  • Ventilation and interior architecture insights drawn from field work
  • Descriptions of camps, pits, and early excavation contrasts among pyramids
  • References to plans, plates, and collaborations with contemporaries

Ideal for readers of Egyptology, travel history, and historical archaeology seeking a grounded look at early exploration of the Gizeh monuments.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0265853389
ISBN 13 
9780265853382
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
394