Powerful symbols of remote antiquity, the pyramids have intrigued and fascinated generations. In The Complete Pyramids, newly available in paperback, Mark Lehner surveys the history, building and use of these fascinating and mysterious monuments in unprecedented scope and detail, looking at both the practical aspects – the quarries, ramps and tools used in building them – as well as the conceptual – the cosmology and iconography of the pyramids and the intriguing Pyramid Texts.
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Mark Lehner is a Research Associate at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago and at the Harvard Semitic Museum.
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Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Powerful symbols of remote antiquity, the pyramids have intrigued and fascinated generations. In The Complete Pyramids, newly available in paperback, Mark Lehner surveys the history, building and use of these fascinating and mysterious monuments in unprecedented scope and detail, looking at both the practical aspects - the quarries, ramps and tools used in building them - as well as the conceptual - the cosmology and iconography of the pyramids and the intriguing Pyramid Texts. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00110703147
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Librería: MERS Goodwill-Kansas City, Blue Springs, MO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections. Nº de ref. del artículo: WMEKV.0500285470.G
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Librería: Boodle Books, Millmerran, QLD, Australia
Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. THE FIRST FULLY ILLUSTRATED SURVEY OF ALL EGYPT'S PYRAMIDS. small liquid stain [maybe coffee] at top r/h corner to page 17. Nº de ref. del artículo: 009451
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Librería: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, Nueva Zelanda
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 256 pages. A fully illustrated compendium of every major pyramid of ancient Egypt.â Atlanta Journal ConstitutionMark Lehner brings his many years of field research in Egypt to this definitive book. He examines the pyramids in unprecede nted detail, covering the practical aspectsâthe quarries, ramps, and tools used in constructionâas well as the conceptual ones.Professor Lehner surveys and describes the pyramids across their 3,000-year history, as well as explaining the rituals and mythology, the history of travelers, looters, and arc haeologists, and the ways in which the pyramids were an integral part of the Egy ptian state.The hundreds of illustrations include computer reconstruction s and specially commissioned artists' perspective views of the pyramids and thei r interior chambers. The book is at once a definitive sourcebook and an entertai ning guide for scholars, students, and travelers. 556 illustrations, 83 in color. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6603i
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR005491161
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Librería: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Nº de ref. del artículo: S_485733920
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Librería: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Reino Unido
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Librería: BUCHSERVICE / ANTIQUARIAT Lars Lutzer, Wahlstedt, Alemania
Condición: gut. The Complete Pyramids: Solving the Ancient Mysteries - Lehner, Mark In englischer Sprache. pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: BN283140
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Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Nº de ref. del artículo: 20A69_23_0500285470
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