About this title: This is a study of the procurement and processing of raw materials employed by the ancient Egyptians over the five millennia of the Predynastic and Pharaonic periods (c.5500-332 BC). During this time, not only were there variations in the preferred materials for particular types of artefacts, but also gradual processes of technological change, and the industries of the Chalcolithic period were complemented and sometimes superseded by the innovations of the Bronze and Iron Ages. Among the topics covered are stone quarrying, the building of temples and pyramids, techniques for preserving meat, ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780521120982ISBN:0521120985
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780521120982ISBN:0521120985
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 11.69 by 8 inches. This book is printed on demand [allow 1-2 weeks for printing]. (00728 pages) lang=english accessory: no accessory (Paperback ) read more
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 4-13-00
ISBN-13:9780521452571ISBN:0521452570
Description: FINE. Crisp, clean, unread hardcover with some light shelfwear to the dust jacket and a publisher's mark to one edge-Nice! 6.26 lbs. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521452571ISBN:0521452570
Description: BRAND NEW. 11.18 by 2.09 inches. (724 pages) the book describes current research into all aspects of craftwork in ancient egypt. this book covers all aspects of craftwork in ancient egypt, from the construction of the pyramids to the brewing of beer. drawing on archaeological, experimental, ethnographic and laboratory work, it is the first book since the 1920s to describe current technical research into the basics of life in pharaonic egypt. this book covers all aspects of craftwork in ancient ... read more
Description: New. This book covers all aspects of craftwork in ancient Egypt, from the construction of the pyramids to the brewing of beer. Drawing on archaeological, experimental, ethnographic and laboratory work, it is the first book since the 1920s to describe current technical research into the basics of life in Pharaonic Egypt. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521120982ISBN:0521120985
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521452571ISBN:0521452570
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). The book describes current research into all aspects of craftwork in ancient Egypt. read more
Edition: Fourth Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Date Published: 2006
Description: Hardcover with dustjacket. Brand new book. This is a study of the procurement and processing of raw materials employed by the ancient Egyptians over the five millennia of the Predynastic and Pharaonic periods (c. 5500-332 BC). During this time, not only were there variations in the preferred materials for particular types of artefacts, but also gradual processes of technologicl change. Among the topics covered are stone quarrying, the building of temples and pyramids, techniques for preserving ... read more
Edition: Fourth Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Date Published: 2006
Description: Hardcover with dustjacket. Brand new book. This is a study of the procurement and processing of raw materials employed by the ancient Egyptians over the five millennia of the Predynastic and Pharaonic periods (c. 5500-332 BC). During this time, not only were there variations in the preferred materials for particular types of artefacts, but also gradual processes of technologicl change. Among the topics covered are stone quarrying, the building of temples and pyramids, techniques for preserving ... read more
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. 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, ... read more
Description: Good. 0521452570 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: New. 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 ... read more
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521120982ISBN:0521120985
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