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Engineering the Pyramids

Engineering the Pyramids

Engineering the Pyramids
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Engineering the Pyramids Hardback - 2004

by Parry, Dick

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  • Title Engineering the Pyramids
  • Author Parry, Dick
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 180
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher History Press Limited, The, U.S.A
  • Publication date 2004
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 39539911-6
  • ISBN 9780750934145 / 075093414X
  • Weight 1.29 lbs (0.59 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.46 x 6.38 x 0.73 in (24.03 x 16.21 x 1.85 cm)
  • Category History - General History
  • Library of Congress subjects Pyramids, Egypt
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008383404
  • Dewey Decimal Code 722.2
  • Quantity available 1

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In "Engineering the Pyramids," author Dick Parry - a civil engineer - assesses the design of the pyramids and the likely methods of quarrying, transporting and raising the stones. Basing his ideas on both the archaeological record and the basic principles of engineering - as well as the results from a series of model and full-scale tests - Dr. Parry provides a challenging answer to this mystery of the pyramids. He suggests that ramps were used and the huge stones were transported and raised by rolling them, rather than using highly inefficient sledges beloved of Egyptologists.

"Engineering the Pyramids" provides a rich and accessible account of the design history of the pyramids, the techniques and organisation needed to bring about these heroic feats of effort and engineering and fascinating insights into the reasons behind the pyramid design.

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