Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries

by Alan Lucas

Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries is a comprehensive book written by A. Lucas that explores the materials and industries of ancient Egypt. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the various materials used by the ancient Egyptians, including stone, wood, metals, glass, and textiles. It also delves into the techniques and processes used by the ancient Egyptians to extract and work with these materials. The book covers a wide range of topics related to ancient Egyptian industries, including agriculture, mining, quarrying, and construction. It also examines the manufacturing processes used by the ancient Egyptians to produce a variety of goods, such as pottery, jewelry, furniture, and weapons. The author draws on a wealth of archaeological evidence and historical records to provide a detailed and insightful account of ancient Egyptian materials and industries. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and diagrams that help to bring the ancient Egyptian world to life. Overall, Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Egypt, the development of human technology, and the evolution of human civilization.1926. There are several periods of Egyptian history, lasting in some cases two or three hundred years, about which very little is known, and even of the periods that are better known the information is very partial. With such gaps in the existing knowledge, a final statement regarding the earliest or latest production of use of any material is impossible, and all that can be done is to give the dates for which the various materials have been recorded.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

582 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1989

Reviews

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did the Ancient Egyptians have access to iron? amber? lapis lazuli? How was their beer brewing? Animal husbandry? If you don't know look it up in this book.

[Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not sure this is the kind of book people usually read through, but this is my second time. I'm fascinated by the little details and by the discussion of the analyses and historical reviews used to determine the details.