The Egyptian Pyramids Revisited

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By Moustafa Gadalla

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The new expanded edition provides complete information about the pyramids of Ancient Egypt in the Giza Plateau. It contains the locations and dimensions of interiors and exteriors of these pyramids; the history and builders of the pyramids; theories of construction; theories on their purpose and function; the sacred geometry that was incorporated into the design of the pyramids; and much, much more. It also includes details of the interiors and exteriors of the Saqqara's Zoser Stepped "Pyramid" as well as the three Snefru Pyramids that were built prior to the Giza Pyramids. It also discusses the "Pyramid Texts" and the works of the great pharaohs who followed the pharaohs of the Pyramid Age.

This expanded edition of the book consists of seven fully illustrated parts, with a total of 18 chapters.

Part I: Overview consists of two chapters—1 and 2

Part II: Pyramids versus Tombs consists of two chapters—3 and 4

Part III: Pyramids—Functions & Forms consists of two chapters—5 and 6

Part IV: Pyramid Construction Techniques consists of two chapters—7 and 8

Part V: The Three Snefru Pyramids consists of three chapters—9 through 11

Part VI: The Three Pyramids of Giza consists of four chapters—12 through 15

Part VII: After The Pyramids consists three chapters—16 through 18

The Egyptian Pyramids Revisited