Pyramids of The Fourth Dynasty
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press; Farid Atiya Press
Published: July 30, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9789771709442
Subjects: African history: BCE to c 500 CE; History; Archaeology / Anthropology; History: World; Ancient Egypt; Ancient - Egypt; Ancient - General
First sentence: The three Pyramids of Giza are beyond doubt the surpassing expression of pharaonic majesty and power.
Description: "The three Pyramids of Giza are beyond doubt the surpassing expression of pharaonic majesty and power. They are the sole survivors of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The rugged, step-like sides of all three pyramids have been attacked by impatient treasure hunters and also used in the Middle Ages as quarry for Cairo houses. Yet the three monuments are so huge, that they have triumphantly defied human destruction."--Jacket.