Egyptian Pyramids Revisited (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781931446815)

A complete handbook about the pyramids of Ancient Egypt during the Pyramid Age. It contains: the locations and dimensions of interiors and exteriors of the 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.This Expanded Edition of the book consists of fully illustrated seven Parts with a total of 18 Chapters, as well as one Appendix.Part I: Overview consists of two chapters 1 and 2, as follows: Chapter 1: The Background provides a short opening statement about the common "theories" and the counterpoints based on actual facts.Chapter 2: The Genuine Masonry Pyramids provides a list of the Egyptian pyramids that were built during the Fourth dynasty about 4500 years ago.Part II: Pyramids versus Tombs consists of two chapters 3 and 4, as follows: Chapter 3: Stepped "Pyramid" of Zoser covers details of its super-structure and its underground chambers.Chapter 4: The Fictional Tombs covers the details of a typical Ancient Egyptian tomb and how totally different from the interiors of the Egyptian masonry pyramids of the Fourth Dynasty.Part III: Pyramids -- Functions & Forms consists of two chapters 5 and 6, as follows: Chapter 5: The Pyramid Complex shows how the Egyptian pyramid was a component of a complex that was connected to other temples; and the differences in functions and forms between a pyramid and a temple; as well as the energetic proportioning of such structures.Chapter 6: Pyramid Power covers the form variations of the Egyptian masonry pyramids; and how such forms attract, maintain and channel cosmic energies.Part IV: Pyramid Construction Techniques consists of two chapters 7 and 8, as follows: Chapter 7: The Flawed "Common Theory"covers the details of the Common 'Theory"; the unidentified "source" of quarried blocks; the impossibilities of cutting and shaping the pyramid blocks; the impossible logistics of fabricated ramps' theory; the convenietly ignored three immense Pyramids of Snefru; and a summation refuting the western-made "Common Theory"Chapter 8: The Material Facts covers Herodotus accounts of pyramid construction; Egyptian molding techniques; the differences between synthetic and natural blocks; the various types of synthetic concrete blocks; the unique qualities of the pyramids'casing stones; additional evidential facts of synthetic pyramid blocks; as well as bringing to light the even more outstanding details of the earlier incredible masonry works of SaqqaraPart V: The Three Snefru Pyramids consists of three chapters 9 through 11, as follows: Chapter 9: Snefru's Meidum Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors.Chapter 10: Snefru's Bent Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors.Chapter 11: Snefru's Red Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors.Part VI: The Three Pyramids of Giza consists of four chapters 12 through 15, as follows: Chapter 12: The Giza Plateau provides an overall diagram of the main points of interest in the Giza PlateauChapter 13: Khufu's Great Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors.Chapter 14: Khafra's Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors.Chapter 15: Menkaura's Pyramid covers its detailed exteriors and interiors.Part VII: After The Pyramids consists three chapters 16 through 18, as follows;Chapter 16: Mission Accomplished concludes the Egyptians' objectives of building the pyramidsChapter 17: "Pyramid" Texts covers the origin of such incorrectly western characterization of such texts.Chapter 18: The Greatest Pharaohs That Followed provides accounts of subsequent more powerful and great builders who never built a pyramid because the real objectives of building pyramids were achieved during the era of the Fourth dynasty.Appendix A: Roof Forms and Their Metaphysical Designations.

Author: Moustafa Gadalla
ISBN-10: 1931446814
ISBN-13: 9781931446815
Publisher: Tehuti Research Foundation
Language: English
Published: 06/16/2017
Pages: 178
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d