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The Complete Pyramids is the first fully illustrated survey of all the major pyramids of ancient Egypt.
Mark Lehner surveys the history, building and use of these 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.
About the Author
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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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Complete Pyramids: Solving the Ancient Mysteries,
By giuseppe cannizzaro (Catania, Italy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Pyramids (Hardcover)
I knew this book through the many references found in other books. Then, I read about Mark Lehner on Dr. Hawass's articles that refers to him as a accurate egyptologist. I waited for long time an translated edition in my language, italian, but not knowing when it will be published, I decided to read in original language. During my stay on USA, I found the book in a big bookstore, so I saw it inside. It's that I hoped: a very complete report on pyramids, not only the most famous, with update information and a impressive number of photos, computer drawings, schematics and other. So I decided to buy, choosing Amazon as my supplier (thanks to the bookstore for the visit). Thanks to my friend Guido that encouraged this acquiring. Ciao.
5.0 out of 5 stars
This text sets a new standard for archaeological literature.,
By Don Holeman (Enfield, CT USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Complete Pyramids (Hardcover)
Like its author, this book is completely devoted to the Pyramids of Egypt. The major premise - that the archaeological record bears witness to an evolution of pyramid design, construction and function from beginning to end of the Pyramid Age - is demonstrated brilliantly and completely. It explains without exhausting the religious significance of the conceptual Pyramid Complex, then concentrates on the 'brick and mortar' aspects of its subject. An informative review of explorations at the pyramid sites throughout the ages is equally as interesting as the detailed descriptions of the pyramids themselves that follows in a section fittingly titled "The Whole Pyramid Catalogue". This catalogue, comprising fully half the volume, is a description of each individual Egyptian Pyramid Complex presented (chronologically) with such clarity of detail that it dispels all ambiguity created by several lifetimes of sensationalist and speculative journalism surrounding its subject. In its latter pages the author discusses the role of the Pyramid Complex as administrative center and landlord in later antiquity, and gracefully addresses the more controversial of topics, including the ubiquitous "how did they do it" question, along with his own speculations on some unanswered sociological questions - the size of the work force and logistics. Quite reasoned and well-informed estimates lead him to conclusions that will in their own right prove controversial. One notable unintended consequence of this volume is that many artifacts, presented elsewhere as "Art", assume their appropriate contextual venue and so now hold much more meaning for this reader. The Narmer Palate as declarative stellae in a walled courtyard at Nekhen is one example, the gilded yet austere canopied boudoir of Hetepheres is another. The text is very well written and easily read. Heavily illustrated, the photographs are appropriate, of excellent quality and are well placed; line drawings are used throughout to clarify and supplement photographs. With this volume Dr. Mark Lehner joins the ranks of Egypt's most celebrated archaeologists, and surpasses them all in understanding and presentation of the facts concerning the Pyramids.
5.0 out of 5 stars
very comprehensive,
This review is from: Complete Pyramids (Hardcover)
I have read many books on the pyramids, many of the alien/atlantis ilk and these were always high on theory and very low on facts. This book however was exceptional because it present facts, diagrams, site plans, cross sections and measurements and entire histories and photographs, of just about every pyramid in Egypt, which comes to about 70. There are no fanciful theories, just plain facts and information and plenty of it. It also gives a very useful section on the history of the discovery and excavations of the pyramid sites and like many of the previous reviewers, I too regret not having known about this book before I went to Egypt, as it would have been invaluable, and I think I would have visited several other sites, as a result.I give this 5 stars, because although some extra information could have been provided, the amount of data that has been included far surpasses anything else available, and I feel that this should be reflected in the rating.
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