Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology: Stoneworking Technology in Ancient Egypt
Author:   Denys A. Stocks (Experimental archaeologist.) ,  Mark Lehner
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780415306645


Pages:   296
Publication Date:   24 July 2003
Replaced By:   9781032217666
Format:   Hardback
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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

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Author:   Denys A. Stocks (Experimental archaeologist.) ,  Mark Lehner
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.657kg
ISBN:  

9780415306645


ISBN 10:   0415306647
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   24 July 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Replaced By:   9781032217666
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Skills and tools: fledgling industrialists Chapter 1 Craftworking: industry's driving force Chapter 2 The cutting edge Chapter 3: A flint for all seasons Part 2 High priests of industry: the state's influence on technology Chapter 4: The abrasive technologists Chapter 5: Making stone vessels Chapter 6: The development of stone sarcophagus manufacture Chapter 7: Master masonry fitters Part 3 Industrial revolution in ancient Egypt Chapter 8: Theban mass-production tools Chapter 9: By-products from a bygone age Chapter 10: Ancient technical interrelationships

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