Describes the tombs, temples, and houses of ancient Egypt, explaining how those buildings were constructed and how they served the needs and customs of the people.
Explores the variety of arts produced in Egypt over a span of 3,500 years. Examining the stories behind these objects and buildings, and looks not only at what they can tell about ancient Egyptian life, but also how their legacy continues to shape the contemporary world.
Historians, archaeologists, engineers, and stonemasons study the construction of two architectural wonders--the Great Pyramid and an Egyptian obelisk--and test their theories about how they were built by attempting to replicate them with traditional tools.
Presents over six hundred alphabetized entries on ancient Egyptian structures, including their design and construction, and includes maps, a chronology, a selected bibliography, and three hundred black-and-white illustrations.
