The definitive reference on the diverse monuments built by the ancient Egyptians across three millennia, this generously illustrated volume surveys the ancient world's most remarkable architecture.Dieter Arnold--a leading expert on Egyptian building and design--includes more than 300 illustrations a[...]
The Egyptians' massive stone monuments, ranging from Abu Simbel in the south to Cleopatra's palaces in Alexandria, were built over a period of three millennia, and yet a common architectural tradition links them all. This title documents that tradition and provides a reference on one of the most rem[...]