Egyptian Pyramids

Author : Karen Latchana Kenney
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512468434

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Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids by Karen Latchana Kenney Pdf

Massive pyramids tower over the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt. Built in the Bronze Age, these immense stone structures were engineered with remarkable precision. How did the ancient Egyptians construct them without the use of modern tools? Why were they built? Throughout the centuries, historians and archaeologists have studied the pyramids and other Egyptian artifacts in search of possible answers to these questions. The pyramids are filled with mysterious doors and passageways—what other secrets and treasures might lie inside? Find out more about the myths, science, and technology surrounding the creation and exploration of the Egyptian pyramids.

Author : Martin Isler
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0806133422

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Sticks, Stones, and Shadows by Martin Isler Pdf

What do the pyramids of Egypt really represent? What could have driven so many to so great, and often so dangerous, an effort? Was the motivation religious or practical? Illustrated with more than 300 photographs and drawings, this book presents an original approach to the subject of pyramid building. It reveals the connection between devices that served both a practical need for survival and a spiritual belief in gods and goddesses. It examines Egyptian technologies and techniques from the origins of pyramid development to the step-by-step details of how the ground was leveled, how the site was oriented, and how the stone was raised and placed to meet at a distant point in the sky. Here the author also asks and answers questions virtually ignored for the last century. He discloses, for example, the ancient use of shadows, now denigrated to the ornamental back-yard sundial, but once an important tool for telling the height of an object, geographical directions, the seasons of the year, and the time of day. He also reinterprets the ancient "stretching of the cord" ceremony, which once was thought to have only religious significance but here is shown as the means of establishing the sides of a pyramid.

Author : J.P. Lepre
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006-10-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0786429550

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The Egyptian Pyramids by J.P. Lepre Pdf

This generously illustrated work is the most complete reference book ever published on these fascinating and compelling structures of the ancient world. Facts on each of the 42 pharaohs and the monuments they constructed (and commentary from the author who has extensively explored them) include all elements of each pyramid complex that have been discovered, and whether a sarcophagus and mummy have been located. Cross-sectional diagrams and floor plans are provided for all pyramids so far uncovered, as well as photographs where available. Longer essays discuss in painstaking detail the unusual features of such as the Bent Pyramid of Pharaoh Sneferu and the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu. Eight appendices include a comparison of Egyptian to Aztec and Mayan pyramids; and notable pyramid authors and explorers. The resulting book offers solutions to many of the intriguing mysteries long associated with the pyramids in addition to tantalizing suggestions of discoveries yet to be made.

Author : Bob Brier,Jean-Pierre Houdin
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780061981784

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The Secret of the Great Pyramid by Bob Brier,Jean-Pierre Houdin Pdf

A decade ago, French architect Jean-Pierre Houdin became obsessed by the centuriesold question: How was the Great Pyramid built? How, in a nation of farmers only recently emerged from the Stone Age, could such a massive, complex, and enduring structure have been envisioned and constructed? Laboring at his computer ten hours a day for five years—creating exquisitely detailed 3-D models of the Pyramid's interior—Houdin finally had his answer. It was a startling revelation that cast a fresh light on the minds that conceived one of the wonders of the ancient world. Written by world-renowned Egyptologist Bob Brier in collaboration with Houdin, The Secret of the Great Pyramid moves deftly between the ancient and the modern, chronicling two equally fascinating interrelated histories. It is a remarkable account of the step-by-step planning and assembling of the magnificent edifice—the brainchild of an innovative genius, the Egyptian architect Hemienu, who imagined, organized, and oversaw a monumental construction project that took more than two decades to complete and that employed the services of hundreds of architects, mathematicians, boatbuilders, stonemasons, and metallurgists. Here also is the riveting story of Jean-Pierre Houdin's single-minded search for solutions to the mysteries that have bedeviled Egyptologists for centuries, such as the purpose of the enigmatic Grand Gallery and the Pyramid's crack.

Author : James P. Allen
Publisher : Society of Biblical Lit
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781589836785

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The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts by James P. Allen Pdf

The Pyramid Texts are the oldest body of extant literature from ancient Egypt. First carved on the walls of the burial chambers in the pyramids of kings and queens of the Old Kingdom, they provide the earliest comprehensive view of the way in which the ancient Egyptians understood the structure of the universe, the role of the gods, and the fate of human beings after death. Their importance lies in their antiquity and in their endurance throughout the entire intellectual history of ancient Egypt. This volume contains the complete translation of the Pyramid Texts, including new texts recently discovered and published. It incorporates full restorations and readings indicated by post-Old Kingdom copies of the texts and is the first translation that presents the texts in the order in which they were meant to be read in each of the original sources.

Author : Andrew Collins
Publisher : ARE Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9780876045718

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Beneath the Pyramids by Andrew Collins Pdf

Exploring Egypt's lost underworld for the first time"--Cover

Author : Miroslav Verner
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780802198631

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The Pyramids by Miroslav Verner Pdf

A “richly illustrated . . . engaging, lucid account” of Ancient Egyptian Pyramids, what we know about them now, what we don’t, and what is still debated today (Kirkus Reviews). Hailed by Science News as “the new seminal text,” The Pyramids is a comprehensive record of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring monuments and what Egyptologists now know about them today—from their construction and purpose to the culture that surrounded them. Distinguished Egyptologist Miroslav Verner draws from the research of the earliest Egyptologists as well as the startling discoveries made with late twentieth century technology. Here you will find a clear, authoritative guide to the ancient culture that created the pyramids five thousand years ago without iron or bronze, and with only the most elementary systems of calculation. As Verner explains the magnitude of this accomplishment, he also traces the stories and ideas of the intrepid scientists who uncovered the mysteries of the pyramids. “Editor’s Choice . . . this comprehensive volume details everything you ever wanted to know about pyramids.” —Rosemary Herbert, Boston Herald “Displays both a deep respect for the research of Egyptologists and a comprehensive knowledge of it . . . An important, comprehensive resource for the study of those most mysteriously, enduringly impressive structures.” —Kirkus Reviews “An accessible introduction to the culture of the ancient Egyptians.” —Die Welt

Author : Gillian Clements
Publisher : Sea to Sea Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Great Pyramid (Egypt)
ISBN : 1597711438

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Egyptian Pyramid by Gillian Clements Pdf

Describes the process of building the largest pyramid in Egypt, built for Pharaoh Khufu, and describes the Egyptians' beliefs and customs of burial.

Author : Jason Colavito
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781684351497

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The Legends of the Pyramids by Jason Colavito Pdf

Could the Great Pyramid of Giza be a repository of ancient magical knowledge? Or perhaps evidence of a vanished pre–Ice Age civilization? Misinformation and myths have attached themselves to the Egyptian pyramids since ancient Greece and Rome. While many Americans believe that the pyramids were built by aliens, archaeologists understand that the Giza pyramids were built by the pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty around 2450 BCE. So why is there such a disconnect between scholarly opinion and the popular view of Egypt? In The Legends of the Pyramids, Jason Colavito takes us back to Late Antique Egypt, where the replacement of polytheism with Christianity gave rise to local efforts to rewrite the stories of Egyptian history in the image of the Bible. When the Arab conquest absorbed Egypt into the Islamic community, these stories then passed into Islamic historiography and reentered the West. Colavito's The Legends of the Pyramids lays open pop culture's view of Egypt in movies, TV shows, popular books, and New Age beliefs, detailing how the hidden history of Egypt has grown alongside the official history of archaeology and Egyptology.

Author : Chris Massey
Publisher : Book Guild Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 1846247349

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The Pyramids of Egypt by Chris Massey Pdf

This engaging account is the result of Massey's pool-side ponderings, in which he gives a detailed alternative theory of how the ancient Egyptians could have used water to their advantage to make pyramid building much easier.

Author : Everett W. Fish
Publisher : Health Research Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1996-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0787303240

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Egyptian Pyramids by Everett W. Fish Pdf

1880 an Analysis of a Great Mystery. Contents: Analysis; Value of the Evidence; Early History of Egypt; History of the Pyramid; Parts & Proportions; the Motive; Symbolic Analysis; Chronology; Astronomy; the Cubit; Weights & Measures; Quadrac.

Author : Moustafa Gadalla
Publisher : Moustafa Gadalla
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781931446792

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The Egyptian Pyramids Revisited by Moustafa Gadalla Pdf

Illustrated details of interiors and exteriors of pyramids, construction, and their true purposes. A complete handbook about the pyramids of Ancient Egypt during the Pyramid Age. It contains: the locations and dimensions of interiors and exteriors of the pyramids; the history and builders of the pyramids; theories of construction; theories on their purpose and function; the sacred geometry that was incorporated into the design of the pyramids; and much, much more. This Expanded Edition of the book consists of fully illustrated seven Parts with a total of 18 Chapters, as well as one Appendix. Part I: Overview consists of two chapters 1 and 2, as follows: Chapter 1: The Background provides a short opening statement about the common "theories" and the counterpoints based on actual facts. Chapter 2: The Genuine Masonry Pyramids provides a list of the Egyptian pyramids that were built during the Fourth dynasty about 4500 years ago. Part II: Pyramids versus Tombs consists of two chapters 3 and 4, as follows: Chapter 3: Stepped "Pyramid" of Zoser covers details of its super-structure and its underground chambers. Chapter 4: The Fictional Tombs covers the details of a typical Ancient Egyptian tomb and how totally different from the interiors of the Egyptian masonry pyramids of the Fourth Dynasty. Part III: Pyramids -- Functions & Forms consists of two chapters 5 and 6, as follows: Chapter 5: The Pyramid Complex shows how the Egyptian pyramid was a component of a complex that was connected to other temples; and the differences in functions and forms between a pyramid and a temple; as well as the energetic proportioning of such structures. Chapter 6: Pyramid Power covers the form variations of the Egyptian masonry pyramids; and how such forms attract, maintain and channel cosmic energies. Part IV: Pyramid Construction Techniques consists of two chapters 7 and 8, as follows: Chapter 7: The Flawed "Common Theory"covers the details of the Common 'Theory"; the unidentified "source" of quarried blocks ; the impossibilities of cutting and shaping the pyramid blocks; the impossible logistics of fabricated ramps' theory; the convenietly ignored three immense Pyramids of Snefru; and a summation refuting the western-made "Common Theory" Chapter 8: The Material Facts covers Herodotus accounts of pyramid construction; Egyptian molding techniques ; the differences between synthetic and natural blocks; the various types of synthetic concrete blocks; the unique qualities of the pyramids'casing stones; additional evidential facts of synthetic pyramid blocks; as well as bringing to light the even more outstanding details of the earlier incredible masonry works of Saqqara Part V:The Three Snefru Pyramids consists of three chapters 9 through 11, as follows: Chapter 9: Snefru’s Meidum Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors. Chapter 10: Snefru’s Bent Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors. Chapter 11: Snefru’s Red Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors. Part VI: The Three Pyramids of Giza consists of four chapters 12 through 15, as follows: Chapter 12: The Giza Plateau provides an overall diagram of the main points of interest in the Giza Plateau Chapter 13: Khufu’s Great Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors. Chapter 14: Khafra’s Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors. Chapter 15: Menkaura's Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors. Part VII: After The Pyramids consists three chapters 16 through 18, as follows; Chapter 16: Mission Accomplished concludes the Egyptians' objectives of building the pyramids Chapter 17: "Pyramid" Texts covers the origin of such incorrectly western characterization of such texts. Chapter 18: The Greatest Pharaohs That Followed provides accounts of subsequent more powerful and great builders who never built a pyramid because the real objectives of building pyramids were achieved during the era of the Fourth dynasty. Appendix A: Roof Forms and Their Metaphysical Designations shows how the Egyptians' choice for a roof form was based on metaphysical and not construction reasons.

Author : London Swaminathan
Publisher : Pustaka Digital Media
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-17
Category : History
ISBN : PKEY:6580553508931

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Did Indians Build Egyptian Pyramids? by London Swaminathan Pdf

This is a collection of my articles on Egyptian civilization and its link with Hindu civilization. The very first article ‘Did Indians build the Pyramids?' Which is the title of the book has attracted lot of comments, some are by email. The comments against the article criticized it as the best joke. They refused to see the meaning behind it. The measurements and the ideas came from India. The dams in the British period were built by Indian workers, may be with the help of Indian engineers. But we say that the British built it. So do Taj Mahal. It was not built by Shah Jahan but by workers of Delhi area. But the history books gave the credit to the Mogul emperor. And even the Big Temple in Tamil Nadu. King Raja Raja Chozhan was the force behind it. When I say the Egyptian Pyramids were built by Indians, it was the idea we gave them. It was the Sutra measurements we gave them. Ziggurats of Middle East are nothing but Sikharas, now we use the word Sikhara for Everest and Nanda Devi and Nanga Parvat. The Mudras of Hindu idols, the funeral mantras of Atharvana Veda are also seen in Egyptian Pyramids.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : In the Hands of a Child
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Pyramids of Egypt by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Gomadza
Publisher : David Gomadza
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Decoding the Egyptian Pyramids of Giza. by David Gomadza Pdf

This is the detailed explanations mainly to the Egyptian Pyramids part of the book which the first volume titled: Encyclopedia of Decoding Dreams. How the Brain Creates and Processes Dreams. How to Interpret Dreams. Using the Brain-Dream Map to find Egypt's Pyramid of Giza’s Pharaoh’s Treasure and His Burial Place. This is Volume II. In this book I go deeper explaining why the Egyptians built the pyramids and how they built these pyramids. The ultimate revelations? Hints: What if the real God was one of us?