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Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology by Paul T. Nicholson (editor), Ian Shaw (editor) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology about?
Aimed primarily at Egyptologists and archaeologists, this book covers all aspects of craftwork in ancient Egypt, from the construction of the pyramids and the carving of statues to techniques of mummification, boat-building, jewelery making, ancient brewing, carpentry, hairstyling, tailoring and basket weaving. Drawing on archaeological, experimental, ethnographic and laboratory work, it is the first book since the 1920s to describe current research into the actual basics of life in Pharaonic Egypt. The twenty-five chapters, by well-regarded scholars, present up-to-date and accessible information on a wide array of techniques.
Who reads Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Paul T. Nicholson (editor), Ian Shaw (editor)
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
- Published
- 2000
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780521452571
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Engineering, Crafts & Hobbies, Sociology
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (20 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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