The Pyramids of Egypt
The Pyramids of Egypt by I. E. S. Edwards, published by Penguin Books on February 4, 1986, is a comprehensive exploration of pyramid construction and significance in ancient Egypt. This 3rd edition, consisting of 336 pages, draws on extensive research and the findings of various archaeologists to provide a detailed survey of over a millennium of pyramid-building. The book examines the evolution of these monumental structures, from the early mastabas of the first and second dynasties to the iconic pyramids at Giza, highlighting their role as funerary monuments.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the rise and decline of pyramids, as well as insights into their construction and purpose within the context of ancient Egyptian society. The final chapter offers a perspective on how these structures reflect the cultural and historical landscape of the time. This edition incorporates recent discoveries and research, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the subject of pyramids and their significance in history.
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Dr Edwards draws both on his research and on the work of many archaeologists who have dug in Egypt. Surveying 1000 years of pyramid-building, he charts the rise and decline of the pyramids as funerary monuments, from the mastabas of the first and second dynasties and the step pyramids to the archaic and backward-looking efforts of the Middle Kingdom, and discusses the famous group at Giza. His final chapter, dealing with their construction and purpose, puts the pyramids into the perspective of ancient Egyptian society. This revised edition includes recent discoveries and research.
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