How the Great Pyramid Was Built

Cover of How the Great Pyramid Was Built by Craig B. Smith
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 2006
Language: en
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780060891589
Dimensions:
Height: 9 Inches
Length: 6 Inches
Weight: 0.95 Pounds
Width: 0.72 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 932
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How the Great Pyramid Was Built by Craig B. Smith, published by HarperCollins on May 2, 2006, is a detailed exploration of the engineering and planning behind the Great Pyramid of Giza. This reprint edition, consisting of 288 pages, delves into the methodologies employed by the ancient Egyptians, addressing how they developed building plans, managed labor, and tackled various design challenges. The book features unique color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations that depict the tools, materials, and techniques used in this monumental construction project.

Readers will find a comprehensive examination of the construction processes, emphasizing the practical aspects of building the Great Pyramid. The work not only presents historical insights but also highlights the ingenuity of ancient engineering practices. With a focus on the historical context of ancient Egypt, this book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in history and engineering alike.


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Going beyond even the expertise of archaeologists and historians, world-class engineer Craig B. Smith explores the planning and engineering behind the incredible Great Pyramid of Giza. How would the ancient Egyptians have developed their building plans, devised work schedules, managed laborers, solved specific design and engineering problems, or even improvised on the job?

The answers are here, along with dazzling, one-of-a-kind color photographs and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations of tools, materials, and building techniques the ancient masters used. In his foreword to the book, Egypt’s Undersecretary of State for the Giza Monuments Zahi Hawass explains the importance of understanding the Great Pyramid as a straightforward construction project.

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Language: en. Pages: 288. Edition: Reprint.

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