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Archaeology and geology of ancient Egyptian stones. Volume 1, Archaeological and geological background, building and utilitarian stones / James A. Harrell.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Harrell, James A. (James Anthony), 1948- author.
- Series:
- Archaeopress Egyptology ; 49.
- Archaeopress Egyptology ; 49
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Archaeological geology--Egypt.
- Archaeological geology.
- Egypt--Antiquities.
- Egypt.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour).
- Other Title:
- Archaeological and geological background, building and utilitarian stones
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Archaeopress Archaeology, 2024.
- Summary:
- This work identifies and describes all the rocks and minerals employed by the ancient Egyptians using proper geological nomenclature, gives 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on July 3, 2024).
- Other Format:
- Print version :
- ISBN:
- 9781803275826 (PDF ebook) :
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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