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How the Great Pyramid was built, Craig B. Smith ; foreword by Zahi Hawass ; photography by Andy Ryan

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How the Great Pyramid was built, Craig B. Smith ; foreword by Zahi Hawass ; photography by Andy Ryan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-284) and index

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How the Great Pyramid was built

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bibliography

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55665466

Responsibility statement

Craig B. Smith ; foreword by Zahi Hawass ; photography by Andy Ryan

Summary

A leading engineer provides an in-depth look at the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, discussing how the ancient Egyptians developed their building plans, devised work schedules, managed laborers, and solved specific design and engineering problems

Table Of Contents

Egypt during the Old Kingdom -- Pyramid evolution -- A tomb for a king -- we consecrate this Holy Ground -- The desert comes alive -- Soaring toward the heavens -- Stair steps to the Gods -- The workforce -- The construction schedules -- Life everlasting -- Egyptian Gods -- Units of measurement and other technical data -- Calculating the number of blocks in the pyramid -- A primer on program management

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