Archaeology and Geology of Ancient Egyptian Stones
| Author | : James A. Harrell |
| Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 1091 |
| Release | : 2024-05-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781803275826 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1803275820 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (820 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Archaeology and Geology of Ancient Egyptian Stones by : James A. Harrell
Download or read book Archaeology and Geology of Ancient Egyptian Stones written by James A. Harrell and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 1091 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book seeks to identify and describe all the rocks and minerals employed by the ancient Egyptians using proper geological nomenclature, and to give an account of their sources in so far as they are known. The various uses of the stones are described, as well as the technologies employed to extract, transport, carve, and thermally treat them.
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