Stonehenge: A History in Photographs
by Julian Richards
Some of the earliest photographs in the historical record, including 19th and 20th century repairs and restorations.
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How the Pyramids Were Built
by Peter Hodges
Peter Hodges rejects the long-held view that ramps were used to build the pyramids; his alternative is that it could all have been done with levers. This book explains how and why.
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The Pyramids and Temples of Gizeh
by W. M. Flinders Petrie
First published in 1883, Petrie’s analysis of methods and materials form the basis for the discipline of Ancient Egyptian Studies. This edition contains an update by Zahi Hawass, Head of Egypt’s Department of Antiquities.
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Building in Egypt: Pharaonic Stone Masonry
by Dieter Arnold
This book traces methods of Egyptian stone construction during the pharaonic period, from the construction of the step pyramids at Saqqara to the obelisks of Tuthmosis III to the temples of Rameses II at Thebes. Dr. Arnold covers all aspects of building, including planning, measuring, quarrying and production, transporting heavy monuments, building, digging shafts, repairing damages, and securing tombs. Richly illustrated with photos and field drawings by the author, ancient representations of building activities, and illustrations of tools and objects in museum collections.
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The Great Pyramid: Ancient Egypt Revisited
by John Romer
A vast amount has been published on the pyramids, but this book offers a refreshing and distinctive approach based on sound scholarship and written in a style that often strikes a spark in the reader's imagination. One comes away reminded what an astonishing building the Great Pyramid is, out on its own in the realm of ancient Egyptian architecture, and therefore something that does not fit into the generalizations that we tend to seek.
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Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology: Stoneworking Technology in Ancient Egypt
by Denys A. Stocks
In this fresh and engaging volume, Denys A. Stocks examines the archaeological and pictorial evidence for masonry in ancient Egypt. Through a series of experiments in which he reconstructs and tests over two hundred replica tools, he brings alive the methods and practices of ancient Egyptian craft working, highlighting the innovations and advances made by this remarkable civilization.