Denys A. Stocks

Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology (eBook, ePUB)

Stoneworking Technology in Ancient Egypt

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In this new edition of Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology Denys A. Stocks introduces further experimental research on stoneworking in Ancient Egypt through archaeological and pictorial evidence.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Juli 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781000612899
• Artikelnr.: 64155952

Autorenporträt

Denys A. Stocks is an experimental archaeologist who uses his training in mechanical engineering, together with his experience in teaching high school design and technology, to interpret Ancient Egypt's technical capability. His research interests include the technological similarities between Egypt, Mesopotamia, Minoan Crete and the Indus Valley.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 Skills and tools: fledgling industrialists Chapter 1 Craftworking:
industry's driving force Chapter 2 The cutting edge Chapter 3: A flint for
all seasons Part 2 High priests of industry: the state's influence on
technology Chapter 4: The abrasive technologists Chapter 5: Making stone
vessels Chapter 6: The development of stone sarcophagus manufacture Chapter
7: Master masonry fitters Part 3 Industrial revolution in ancient Egypt
Chapter 8: Theban mass-production tools Chapter 9: By-products from a
bygone age Chapter 10: Ancient technical interrelationships