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How the Pyramids Were Built (Egyptology) Book

The techniques of building pyramids have been a mystery to archaeologists. Many theories have been advanced, the most popular being the construction of ramps. Hodges finds this theory untenable, and advances a different theory, one which supports...Read More

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    Peter Hodges, Julian Keable (Editor)

  • Product Description

    Peter Hodges rejects the long-held view that ramps were used to build the pyramids; his alternative is that it could all have been done with levers. This book explains how and why.

    Contents: List of tables and maps; Foreword; 1. A new look at the pyramids; 2. Previous building theories; 3. Raising the stones at Giza; 4. The craftsmen and their skills; 5. Setting out a pyramid; 6. The anatomy of the pyramids; 7. Building stepped pyramids; 8. Building the Great Pyramid; 9. Casing the pyramids; 10 Further aspects; Appendix; Ramps; Levers; References; Index.

  • 085668600X
  • 9780856686009
  • Peter Hodges
  • 1 January 1993
  • Aris & Phillips Ltd
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 154
  • New edition
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