"The Complete Pyramids", par Mark Lehner

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"A fully illustrated compendium of every major pyramid of ancient Egypt."- Atlanta Journal Constitution
Mark Lehner brings his many years of field research in Egypt to this definitive book. He examines the pyramids in unprecedented detail, covering the practical aspects―the quarries, ramps, and tools used in construction―as well as the conceptual ones.
Professor Lehner surveys and describes the pyramids across their 3,000-year history, as well as explaining the rituals and mythology, the history of travelers, looters, and archaeologists, and the ways in which the pyramids were an integral part of the Egyptian state.
The hundreds of illustrations include computer reconstructions and specially commissioned artists' perspective views of the pyramids and their interior chambers. The book is at once a definitive sourcebook and an entertaining guide for scholars, students, and travelers. 556 illustrations, 83 in color

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"For centuries the pyramids of Egypt have inspired passionate theories about their origins, purpose and methods of construction. Archaeologists, engineers, pea poets, painters and travelers have all had their say - but how much do we really know about these awe-inspiring wonders of the ancient world ? 

Mark Lehner brings his extensive knowledge and experience to this, the first fully illustrated compendium of every major pyramid of ancient Egypt. He examines these fascinating monuments in unprecedented detail, bringing together the practical aspects - the quarries, ramps and tools used in constructing them - as well as the conceptual - the cosmology and iconography of the pyramids and the intriguing Pyramid Texts.
"Whole Pyramid Catalogue" is a survey and description of the pyramids, from their origins in simple pit-graves to the sublime great pyramids of Giza to the pyramids of Nubia - a span of some 3,000 years.

"Tomb and Temple" explains the rituals and mythology surrounding the death and burial of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt.

"Explorers and Scientists" tells the story of travelers, looters and archaeologists, from the later Egyptians, Greeks and Romans to the most recent discoveries.

"The Living Pyramid- explores how the pyramids were built with pinpoint accuracy and describes the communities that served them - as well as being monuments to the dead pharaohs the pyramids were also economic engines behind the development of the Egyptian state.

This up-to-the-minute account includes new computer reconstructions and specially commissioned artist's perspective views of the pyramids and their interior chambers. It is at once a definitive and authoritative sourcebook and an entertaining guide for scholars, students and travelers.

With 556 illustrations, 83 in color"

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