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The Great Pyramid of Ghizeh: Its Symbolism and Purport

The Great Pyramid of Ghizeh: Its Symbolism and Purport

Chapman, Francis W.

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Ancient EgyptFiction AnthologiesArchitecture History

ISBN10: 1162597801
ISBN13: 9781162597805
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.33 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Great Pyramid of Ghizeh: Its Symbolism and Purport is a book written by Francis W. Chapman. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The author delves into the symbolism and meaning behind the pyramid, exploring its significance in ancient Egyptian culture and religion. The book also examines the pyramid's architecture and construction, as well as its astronomical and mathematical properties. Chapman draws on a range of sources, including ancient texts and archaeological evidence, to provide a detailed and insightful exploration of this iconic structure. Overall, The Great Pyramid of Ghizeh: Its Symbolism and Purport is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in ancient history, architecture, or symbolism.1923. This essay aims to show that Egyptian civilization of approaching 6,000 years ago, as exemplified in the Great Pyramid, had in mind certain central ideas tending to vivify, guide and focus the thought of its time, and that by emphasizing material and geometrical symbols, effort was made to embody and perpetuate those ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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