The Old Kingdom pharaohs believed that death was the beginning of eternal life. They believed they would rise from their tombs to shimmer in the deep blue night as an un-setting star. To help them on their way they built pyramids; huge ramps or stairways charged with the most potent magic, leading directly to the sky. To understand the skills and beliefs of the earliest pyramid builders we must look backwards, to trace the pyramid society back to its roots. Then we can see how and why the Egyptians were able to build their ...
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The Old Kingdom pharaohs believed that death was the beginning of eternal life. They believed they would rise from their tombs to shimmer in the deep blue night as an un-setting star. To help them on their way they built pyramids; huge ramps or stairways charged with the most potent magic, leading directly to the sky. To understand the skills and beliefs of the earliest pyramid builders we must look backwards, to trace the pyramid society back to its roots. Then we can see how and why the Egyptians were able to build their pyramids, and how the pyramids helped to build Egypt herself.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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VG- Please note description of condtion below. Neither remainder nor ex-lib. Softcover in purple and orange illustrated wraps, small 8vo. xx + 262pp. Index, bibliography, endnotes, chronology. B/W plates other figures Including plans) throughout. VG-with primary reason for downgrade abrasion, surface scratches upper spine end and one 1 1/4" scratch through first pages adjacent upper corner front wrap, all with no associated damage or effects. Light rubbing along lower corners and spne end. Else Fine: clean, bright, square and unmarked.
