Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology

Aimed primarily at Egyptologists and archaeologists, this book covers all aspects of craftwork in ancient Egypt, from the construction of the pyramids and the carving of statues to techniques of mummification, boat-building, jewelery making, ancient brewing, carpentry, hairstyling, tailoring and basket weaving. Drawing on archaeological, experimental, ethnographic and laboratory work, it is the first book since the 1920s to describe current research into the actual basics of life in Pharaonic Egypt. The twenty-five chapters, by well-regarded scholars, present up-to-date and accessible information on a wide array of techniques.

Author: Paul T. Nicholson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/10/2009
Pages: 728
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 3.78lbs
Size: 11.69h x 8.27w x 1.45d
ISBN: 9780521120982

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