Engineering The Pyramids
PARRY, Dick
Sold by Bookenastics, Devon, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since September 27, 2006
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Used - Fine
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Add to basketSold by Bookenastics, Devon, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller since September 27, 2006
Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketThis assesses the design of the pyramids and the likely methods of quarrying, transporting and raising the stones. Basing his ideas on both the archaeological record and the basic principles of engineering - as well as the results from a series of model and full-scale tests - Dr. Parry provides a challenging answer to this mystery of the pyramids. He suggests that ramps were used and the huge stones were transported and raised by rolling them, rather than using highly inefficient sledges beloved of Egyptologists. With illustrations. This is a 1st edition hardback with its dustjacket in fine condition. (180 pages & 11 pages of introduction).
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Engineering the Pyramids provides a rich and accessible account of the design history of the pyramids, the techniques and organisation needed to bring about these heroic feats of effort and engineering and fascinating insights into the reasons behind the pyramid design.
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