Lost technologies of ancient Egypt : advanced engineering in the temples of the pharaohs
Dunn, Christopher2010
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Using modern digital photography, computer-aided design software, and metrology instruments, engineer Christopher Dunn reveals that highly refined tools, techniques, and even mega-machines must have been used in ancient Egypt
Main title:
Lost technologies of ancient Egypt : advanced engineering in the temples of the pharaohs / by Christopher Dunn
Author:
Imprint:
Rochester Bear & Co. c2010
Collation:
357 p. 16 p. of plates illustrations (some colour)
Contents:
The shadows of Luxor -- The shadows of Ramses -- The Ramses challenge -- The shadows of Karnak -- The shadows of the Serapeum -- The shadow of the Sphinx -- The shadows of the Denderah -- Sticks and stones: tools of the trade -- In the shadow of the Obelisk -- In the shadow of Egyptian megamachines -- Walking in the shadow of William F. Petrie -- Suspending disbelief
ISBN:
9781591431022 (pbk)
Dewey class:
932 LOS
Local class:
932
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
100113
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 932 LOS | Available |