Temples Of Ancient Egypt
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Temples Of Ancient Egypt
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Author : Dieter Arnold
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 1997
Temples Of Ancient Egypt written by Dieter Arnold and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Architecture categories.
Five distinguished scholars here summarize the state of current knowledge about ancient Egyptian temples and the rituals associated with their use. The first volume in English to survey the major types of Egyptian temples from the Old Kingdom to the Roman period, it offers a unique perspective on ritual and its cultural significance. The authors perceive temples as loci for the creative interplay of sacred space and sacred time. They regard as unacceptable the traditional division of the temples into the categories of "mortuary" and "divine", believing that their functions and symbolic representations were, at once, too varied and too intertwined. Both informative to scholars and accessible to students, the book combines descriptions of specific temples with new insights into their development and purposes.
Ancient Egyptian Temple Ritual
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Author : Katherine Eaton
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-03-14
Ancient Egyptian Temple Ritual written by Katherine Eaton and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-14 with History categories.
Large state temples in ancient Egypt were vast agricultural estates, with interests in mining, trading, and other economic activities. The temple itself served as the mansion or palace of the deity to whom the estate belonged, and much of the ritual in temples was devoted to offering a representative sample of goods to the gods. After ritual performances, produce was paid as wages to priests and temple staff and presented as offerings to private mortuary establishments. This redistribution became a daily ritual in which many basic necessities of life for elite Egyptians were produced. This book evaluates the influence of common temple rituals not only on the day to day lives of ancient Egyptians, but also on their special events, economics, and politics. Author Katherine Eaton argues that a study of these daily rites ought to be the first step in analyzing the structure of more complex societal processes.
The Temple In Ancient Egypt
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Author : Stephen Quirke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
The Temple In Ancient Egypt written by Stephen Quirke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Architecture, Ancient categories.
This volume publishes papers on the Egyptian temple given at the 1994 colloquium of the Department of Egyptian Antiquities, British Museum, along with other invited contributions.
Lost Technologies Of Ancient Egypt
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Author : Christopher Dunn
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2010-06-24
Lost Technologies Of Ancient Egypt written by Christopher Dunn and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-24 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
A unique study of the engineering and tools used to create Egyptian monuments • Presents a stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statues of Ramses II and the tunnels of the Serapeum • Reveals that highly refined tools and mega-machines were used in ancient Egypt From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over Egypt, unique marks that reveal craftsmanship we would be hard pressed to duplicate today. Drawing together the results of more than 30 years of research and nine field study journeys to Egypt, Christopher Dunn presents a stunning stone-by-stone analysis of key Egyptian monuments, including the statue of Ramses II at Luxor and the fallen crowns that lay at its feet. His modern-day engineering expertise provides a unique view into the sophisticated technology used to create these famous monuments in prehistoric times. Using modern digital photography, computer-aided design software, and metrology instruments, Dunn exposes the extreme precision of these monuments and the type of advanced manufacturing expertise necessary to produce them. His computer analysis of the statues of Ramses II reveals that the left and right sides of the faces are precise mirror images of each other, and his examination of the mysterious underground tunnels of the Serapeum illuminates the finest examples of precision engineering on the planet. Providing never-before-seen evidence in the form of more than 280 photographs, Dunn’s research shows that while absent from the archaeological record, highly refined tools, techniques, and even mega-machines must have been used in ancient Egypt.
Egyptian Temples
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Author : Margaret Murray
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-02-01
Egyptian Temples written by Margaret Murray and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-01 with History categories.
First published in 1984. Written by a well-respected Professor of Egyptology at University College, London in the latter half of the nineteenth century, this is a scholarly but readable account of the temples of Ancient Egypt. The work, which rests comfortably between well informed guidebook and specialist tome, surveys the architecture, history and distinguishing characteristics of every important temple. Helpful illustrations are included.
Egyptian Temples
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Author : Margaret A. Murray
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2002-01-01
Egyptian Temples written by Margaret A. Murray and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with History categories.
Survey of the architectural styles and histories of Egyptian temples built thousands of years ago. Over 120 photographs and diagrams depict exteriors, interiors of many sacred structures, including the ruins of the Temple of the Sphinx, and the remarkable structures at Karnak; the Temple of Luxor; the great temples at Abu Simbel; more.
The Complete Temples Of Ancient Egypt
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Author : Richard H. Wilkinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The Complete Temples Of Ancient Egypt written by Richard H. Wilkinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
A lavishly illustrated study of ancient Egyptian temples traces the history of the largest religious monuments ever known, from the earliest times through their period of glory and ultimate decline to their rediscovery and study in modern times.
Thebes In Egypt
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Author : Nigel Strudwick
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 1999
Thebes In Egypt written by Nigel Strudwick and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Architecture categories.
"After reviewing the topography of the site, the Strudwicks recount the history of Thebes from the city's rise in the late Old Kingdom to the peak of its power in the New Kingdom and to its gradual decline in the Graeco-Roman period.
Luxor And Its Temples
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Author : A.M. Blackman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-08-21
Luxor And Its Temples written by A.M. Blackman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-21 with History categories.
First published in 2005. This work, while aimed at a general audience, is by no means a dreary introductory textbook. Blackman perceptively answers the reader's most pressing questions about life in ancient Thebes, providing not only an informative text but also an engaging story. Topics covered include life in ancient Luxor, how Thebes became the capital of Egypt, poems, songs and romances, and great kings in time of war.
The Dawn Of Astronomy
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Author : J. Norman Lockyer
language : en
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Release Date : 2006-04-28
The Dawn Of Astronomy written by J. Norman Lockyer and has been published by Courier Dover Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-28 with Science categories.
A pioneer in the fields of astrophysics and astro-archeology, J. Norman Lockyer believed that ancient Egyptian monuments were constructed "in strict relation to the stars." In this celebrated study, he explores the relationship between astronomy and architecture in the age of the pharaohs. Lockyer addresses one of the many points already extensively investigated by Egyptologists: the chronology of the kings of Egypt. All experts are in accord regarding the identity of the first monarch, but they cannot agree upon the dates of his reign within a thousand years. The author contends that by applying a knowledge of astronomy to the actual site orientation of the region's pyramids and temples, accurate dating can be achieved. In order to accomplish this, Lockyer had to determine the level of the ancient Egyptian ideas of astronomy. Some of his inferences have been invalidated by subsequent scholarship, but many of his other conclusions stand firm and continue to provide sensational leads into contemporary understanding of archaic astronomy.
