Secrets of the great pyramid
by Tompkins, Peter
Published by : Harper & Row, Publishers (New York) Physical details: 416 pages ISBN:060143274. Year: 1971Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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900 - 999 | 913.32 Tom (Browse shelf) | Available | Gift | 45035 |
includes Index
Acknowledgements; Introduction; Ancient Background; Medieval Exploration; Renaissance and revival of Interest; The age of enlightment; Exploring with Chisel and Gunpowder; First scientific theories; First confirmation of scientific theories; First refutation of scientific theories; Scientific theory developed; A Theodolite for surveyors; Almanac of the ages; Astronomical Observatory; Astronomical Temples of Egypt; Geodetic and Geographic Landmark; The Golden section; Scientific survey gives geopraphical proof; Decline of Ancient knowledge; Who built the Pyramid? When? and How?; Why were the Pyramid passages plugged? When? and how?; Temple of secret initiation; More secret passages and chambers; Astrological observatory; Appendix; Pyramid; Glossary; Bibliography; Index
This beautifully illustrated book presents the thousand-year drama which has centered on the mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Cheops
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