Saving the Pyramids : Twenty First Century Engineering and Egypt's Ancient Monuments
by
Peter James
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
178683250X
ISBN-13
9781786832504
Publisher
University of Wales Press
Imprint
University of Wales Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 15th, 2018
Print length
176 Pages
Weight
618 grams
Dimensions
19.70 x 25.30 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification:
Egyptian archaeology / EgyptologyCivil engineering, surveying & building
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This book provides new and innovative theories into the construction of Egypt's ancient pyramids and the restoration of some of Cairo's most monumental structures from the brink of ruin. The decoding of their historic construction from a builder's perspective is examined and explained, often contrary to many existing theories.
Peter James has spent his career strengthening and restoring historically significant structures all around the world, from Windsor Castle to the parliament buildings in Canada. In Saving the Pyramids, James brings his unique perspective to the structural engineering of ancient Egypt. After fourteen years working on the historic buildings and temples of Egyptmost recently on the worlds oldest pyramidhe now presents some of the more common theories surrounding the collapsing pyramid. He also offers innovative projections on the construction of the pyramids and the restoration of some of Cairos most monumental structures from the brink of ruin. In embracing modern theories in a bid to preserve the past, James decodes the historic construction of the pyramids from a builders perspective and provides a new outlook on long-held assumptions.
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