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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the mysteries of the Egyptian pyramids, focusing on the author's firsthand account of explorations conducted at the Giza pyramid complex in the 1830s. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and rewards of archaeological investigation during this period, detailing the author's meticulous efforts to uncover hidden chambers and passages within these ancient structures. The narrative is set against the backdrop of a growing fascination with Egyptology in Europe, as scholars and adventurers sought to unravel the secrets of this ancient civilization. The author's work contributes to this ongoing quest, providing valuable insights into the construction techniques, internal layout, and possible purposes of the pyramids. Beyond the physical exploration, the book also touches upon broader themes of historical interpretation and cultural understanding. The author grapples with questions about the beliefs and motivations of the pyramid builders, exploring the possibility of connections between ancient Egyptian civilization and other cultures of the ancient world. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the enduring legacy of the pyramids, not only as architectural marvels but also as testaments to human ingenuity and the desire to leave a lasting mark on the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330222089_0
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Paperback. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. Reprint. In STOCK. Ready to post out. NO printing on demand. This is a book - a former 'Printed on Demand' reprint of VOLUME ONE of this Classic work. AS New. Looks Unread. Untouched. Smooth un-creased spine and NO Inscriptions or Marks. (xxi) + 2 blanks) + Map + blank + 292 pp. Illustrated in b/w. From the Preface = The chief object of the following pages is to give a distinct account of the works carried on at the Pyramids of Gizeh, under a firmaun granted by the Pasha in the winter of 1836. The form of a Journal has been adopted, and the daily employments, and numbers of the people, have been given, that the extent and difficulties of the various operations may be more fully understood; - difficulties not a little increased by the irregular attendance of the labourers. ". Pyramids at GIZA. Giza (Gizeh/Gizah) is most famous as the location of the Giza Plateau: the site of some of the most impressive ancient monuments in the world, including a complex of ancient Egyptian royal mortuary and sacred structures, including the Great Sphinx, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and a number of other large pyramids and temples. See Images. ; Classic Reprint; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Codice articolo 114118
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Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Operations Carried on at the Pyramids of Gizeh in 1837, Vol. 1: With an Account of a Voyage Into Upper Egypt, and an AppendixAbstracts from various authors antient and modern, who have treated of the Pyramids,. Codice articolo 2147740357
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