Who were the pharaohs' quarrymen?
The monumental statuary, pyramids, temples and other major structures made of stone are among the most arresting and well known of the cultural achievements of ancient Egypt. The production of these involved the quarrying, preparation, transport and skilled working of huge masses of very hard rock....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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UCL Press
2005-08-01
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| Series: | Archaeology International |
| Online Access: | http://www.ai-journal.com/articles/77 |