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A Gift of Geology: Ancient Egyptian Landscapes and Monuments

Name: A Gift of Geology: Ancient Egyptian Landscapes and Monuments
Brand: American University in Cairo Press
SKU: 9781649032188
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Contributors:

Colin D. Reader

Publisher:

American University in Cairo Press

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

History, Science

Book Subcategory:

Ancient, Earth Sciences, Middle East

Book Topic:

Egypt, Geology

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Release Date:

2023-01-10

ISBN 13:

9781649032188

Weight:

1.3 lbs

Size:

8.40 x 5.50 x 0.90 inches

Pages:

240

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An introduction to the geology of Egypt and its influence on ancient Egyptian culture

While much is known about Egypt's towering pyramids, mighty obelisks, and extraordinary works of art, less is known about the role played by Egypt's geological history in the formation of pharaonic culture's artistic and architectural legacy. The fertile soils that lined the Nile Valley meant that the people of Egypt were able to live well off the land. Yet what allowed ancient Egypt to stand apart from other early civilizations was its access to the vast range of natural resources that lay beyond the Nile floodplain.

In this engagingly written book, Colin Reader invites readers to explore the influence of geology and landscape on the development of the cultures of ancient Egypt. After describing today's Egyptian landscape and introducing key elements of the ancient Egyptian worldview, he provides a basic geological toolkit to address issues such as geological time and major earth-forming processes. The developments that gave the geology of Egypt its distinct character are explored, including the uplifting of mountains along the Red Sea coast, the evolution of the Nile river, and the formation of the vast desert areas beyond the Nile Valley. As the story unfolds, elements of Egypt's archaeology are introduced, together with discussions of mining and quarrying, construction in stone, and the ways in which the country's rich geological heritage allowed the culture of ancient Egypt to evolve.

Ideal for non-specialists and specialists alike, and supported with over one hundred illustrations, A Gift of Geology takes the reader on a fascinating journey into Egypt's geological landscape and its relationship to the marvels of pharaonic culture.

About the Author
Colin D. Reader is a professional engineering geologist who has long been fascinated by the monuments of ancient Egypt. He has visited Egypt on countless occasions to explore the country's landscape, undertaking geological mapping at Saqqara, led tours into the Eastern and Western Deserts, and has contributed to several TV documentaries looking at aspects of construction in ancient Egypt. He lives in Liverpool, UK.

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