The Pyramids and Temples of Gizeh

by William Matthew Flinders Petrie

This early work by the British archaeologist, Flinders Petrie, was originally published in 1883 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Pyramids and Temples of Gizeh' is a scholarly work on the surveying and construction of one of the world's ancient wonders. William Matthew Flinders Petrie was born on 3rd July 1853 in Kent, England, son of Wlilliam Petrie and Ann nee Flinders. He showed an early interest in the field of archaeology and by his teenage years was surveying local Roman monuments near his family home. Flinders Petrie continued to have many successes in Egypt and Palestine throughout his career, most notably, his discovery of the Mernepte stele, a stone tablet depicting scenes from ancient times. His excellent methodology and plethora of finds earned him a Knighthood for his services to archaeology in 1923.

Genres: History

296 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1990

About the author

Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie FRS, known as Flinders Petrie, was an English Egyptologist and a pioneer of systematic methodology in archaeology. He held the first chair of Egyptology in the United Kingdom, and excavated at many of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, such as Naukratis, Tanis, Abydos and Amarna. Some consider his most famous discovery to be that of the Merneptah Stele. Petrie developed the system of dating layers based on pottery and ceramic findings.

Reviews

[John Gates · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is very interesting reading these old books, if nothing else than to gain some perspective on professionals of a different era. It is amazing the faculties of such individuals. This is one of many books perused by those interested in the progression of archaeology as it pertains to ancient Egypt and understanding where quotes and such came from is paramount. This is not only interesting in and of itself as I have stated thus far here within, but also is interesting in gaining perspective on historical writing styles. I'm glad I picked this up.

[Carlton Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of those high altitude cruising reads to understand what information lay within its covers - for another project i have in mind for this. This book contains precise measurements from the survey of Giza, and its associated descriptive information, by Sir Flinder's Petrie. I believe this represents a high quality data and description of everything which is Giza, before any agendas crept in.