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Stones and Quarries in Ancient Egypt

Author : Rosemarie Klemm
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Stones and Quarries in Ancient Egypt written by Rosemarie Klemm and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An important study not only of the geological structure of Egypt and the mineral composition of its rocks, but also of ancient Egyptian stone quarries. Illustrated with almost 500 photographs and diagrams, microscopic sections and electronic scans, as well as colour photographs of all the types of stone discussed, the detailed descriptions of the quarries and numerous examples of quarrying and masonry techniques make this book an indispensable tool for the provenancing of museum exhibits. Originally published in German in 1993, this edition has been updated to take account of new research, and a new chapter on the building stones of the western oases has been added. Archaeologists, Egyptologists and travellers to Egypt will find a wealth of fascinating information on ancient quarry sites, working methods and transport in ancient Egypt, as well as an introduction to the geology of the Nile valley and the surrounding desert regions.

Ancient Stones

Author : Marc Waelkens
Publisher : Leuven University Press
ISBN 13 : 9789061864943
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (649 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Stones written by Marc Waelkens and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The meeting assembled an interdisciplinary group of nearly 50 archaeologists and art historians, geologists and geochemists from the U.S.A. and 14 European and Near Eastern countries to discuss the provenance, quarrying, transport and use of stone from prehistoric to early Christian times, both in Europe and in the Near East. The papers which reflect a merger between classicism and geotechnology, thus deal with (1) quarries from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine period, their technology and organization, (2) quarry prospection through satellite imaging, (3) dressing of artifacts near the quarries, (4) trade, availability and archaeological use of certain stones in antiquity, (5) determination of obsidian, flint, granite, marble, limestones, sandstones and arkoses from Europe, Asia Minor and the Near East by means of petrological and chemical analysis, trace element analysis, electron microprobe and stable isotope analysis, ESR spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence and X-ray powder diffradtometry, mercury porosimetry, cathodoluminiscence, light diffustion from laser-irradiated stones, computer assisted assessment of coloured stones or amulti-method appraoch, and (6) provenance determination applied to ancient artifacts.The volume is highly recommended for those who wish to combine a journey into classical scholarship with geochemical sciences.

The Stone Industries

Author : Oliver Bowles
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Stone Industries written by Oliver Bowles and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Guide to New England Stone Structures

Author : Mary E. Gage
Publisher : Powwow River Books
ISBN 13 : 0981614183
Total Pages : 61 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (816 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to New England Stone Structures written by Mary E. Gage and published by Powwow River Books. This book was released on 2016-04-04 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide to New England Stone Structures is a basic field guide to identifying the many different types of stone structures found while hiking through the forest and conservation lands in New England.

The Art of Splitting Stone

Author : Mary Elaine Gage
Publisher : Powwow River Books
ISBN 13 : 0971791023
Total Pages : 95 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Splitting Stone written by Mary Elaine Gage and published by Powwow River Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Stories in Stone

Author : David B. Williams
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295746475
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (957 download)

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Download or read book Stories in Stone written by David B. Williams and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2019-08-19 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people do not think to observe geology from the sidewalks of a major city, but all David B. Williams has to do is look at building stone in any urban center to find a range of rocks equal to any assembled by plate tectonics. In Stories in Stone, he takes you on explorations to find 3.5-billion-year-old rock that looks like swirled pink-and-black taffy, a gas station made of petrified wood, and a Florida fort that has withstood three hundred years of attacks and hurricanes, despite being made of a stone that has the consistency of a granola bar. Williams also weaves in the cultural history of stone, explaining why a white fossil-rich limestone from Indiana became the only building stone used in all fifty states; how in 1825, the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument led to America’s first commercial railroad; and why when the same kind of marble used by Michelangelo clad a Chicago skyscraper it warped so much after nineteen years that all 44,000 panels of it had to be replaced. This love letter to building stone brings to life the geology you can see in the structures of every city.

The Stones of the Pyramids

Author : Dietrich D. Klemm
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783110221237
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (212 download)

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Download or read book The Stones of the Pyramids written by Dietrich D. Klemm and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Egyptian Old Kingdom (2650-2135 BC), the most impressive of all monuments were built in the form of the pyramids and their associated temples. The provision of enormous quantities of stone from suitable quarries was the most important requirement for their construction. This volume comprises short archaeological descriptions of the pyramids and their enclosures and determines the exact origin of the building material (above all limestone) from a total of 26 pyramids through a petrographic and geochemical comparison with samples from other quarries.

Global Heritage Stone

Author : J.T. Hannibal
Publisher : Geological Society of London
ISBN 13 : 1786204088
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book Global Heritage Stone written by J.T. Hannibal and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heritage stones are building and ornamental stones that have special significance in human culture. The papers in this volume discuss a wide variety of such materials, including stones from Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and Australia. Igneous (basalt, porphyry, granite), sedimentary (sandstone, limestone) and metamorphic (marble, quartzite, gneiss, soapstone, slate) stones are featured. These have been utilized over long periods of time for a wide range of uses contributing to the historic fabric of the built environment. Many of these stones are of international significance, and so are potential Global Heritage Stone Resources, that is stones that have the requisite qualities for international recognition by the Heritage Stones Subcommission of the International Union of Geological Sciences. The papers bring together diverse information on these stones ranging from their geological setting and quarry locations to mechanical properties, current availability, and uses over time. As such the papers can serve as an entry into the literature on these important stones.

The Building and Ornamental Stones of Wisconsin

Author : Ernest Robertson Buckley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 722 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Building and Ornamental Stones of Wisconsin written by Ernest Robertson Buckley and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Building Stones of Kentucky

Author : Charles Henry Richardson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Building Stones of Kentucky written by Charles Henry Richardson and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Structural and Ornamental Stones of Minnesota

Author : Oliver Bowles
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book The Structural and Ornamental Stones of Minnesota written by Oliver Bowles and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

QuarryScapes

Author : Nizar Abu-Jaber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book QuarryScapes written by Nizar Abu-Jaber and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Building Stone Walls

Author : John Vivian
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612123724
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Building Stone Walls written by John Vivian and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rustic and charming or stately and proud, a well-built stone wall can add personality and beauty to your property. John Vivian’s lively approach and step-by-step instructions encourage you to transform a pile of rocks into an enduring landscape feature with gates, retaining walls, or stiles to suit your needs. Whatever unique challenges come with your site — poor drainage, sloping ground, or low-quality rubble material — Vivian offers innovative designs and reproducible methods to help you build a beautiful, long-lasting wall.

The Collection of Building and Ornamental Stones in the U.S. National Museum

Author : George Perkins Merrill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Collection of Building and Ornamental Stones in the U.S. National Museum written by George Perkins Merrill and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Flesh and Stone

Author : Deborah DeFord
Publisher : Leetes Island Books
ISBN 13 : 9780918172297
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (722 download)

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Download or read book Flesh and Stone written by Deborah DeFord and published by Leetes Island Books. This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exquisite pink granite quarried at Stony Creek, Connecticut, has found its way into many of America’s greatest landmarks. The physical and social history of this unique natural resource is traced from a small coastal village to the grand monuments of the 19th century, reflecting the growing forces of immigration, labor, and evolving technology. Historic photographs evoke the hard-working community of Italians, English, Irish, Swedes, and Finns who mixed their languages and cultures into a uniquely American experience.

The Art of the Stonemason

Author : Ian Cramb
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0811769879
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book The Art of the Stonemason written by Ian Cramb and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Ian Cramb was a fifth-generation stonemason who relied on traditional methods to create and restore beautiful stone structures. In this do-it-yourself manual for homeowners, masonry contractors, and restoration specialists, Cramb drew on his fifty years of life experience in the craft to cover restoration techniques for historic structures in the U.S. and Britain. The book covers various types of stone, stone-cutting, and traditional mortar mixes for walls, foundations, and buildings.

Magic in Stone

Author : Ruth Beaumont Cook
Publisher : NewSouth Books
ISBN 13 : 1588384187
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book Magic in Stone written by Ruth Beaumont Cook and published by NewSouth Books. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sylacauga—Alabama’s “Marble City”—is blessed with an abundant natural resource that nurtures both its economy and its cultural heritage. Thirty-five miles long, at least four hundred feet deep, and more than a mile wide, the Sylacauga Marble Belt yields crystalline white marble frequently compared to the Parian marble treasured by Greek sculptors and the Italian Carrara marble often chosen by Michelangelo. Artisans have quarried Sylacauga marble for tombstones since the early 1800s, and architects prized it for years as dimension stone for buildings like the United States Supreme Court. In the early 1900s, Giuseppe Moretti and Gutzon Borglum both chose this marble for magnificent sculptures. When granite, better able to withstand industrial pollution, overtook marble as the preferred architectural stone in the 1930s, Sylacauga’s quarry owners shifted their focus to the production of ground calcium carbonate (GCC), a fundamental ingredient in manufactured products from toothpaste, foodstuffs, and disposable diapers to paints, caulks, and sealants. Many cringe at the idea of blasting and grinding marble into fine powder, but GCC is a vital factor in the local economy. Thankfully, the Magic of Marble Festival, first held in 2009, has revitalized interest in the artistic value of Sylacauga marble, inspiring sculptors from across the United States and masters from Italy to apply their skills to cream-white blocks of this beautiful stone and share their creativity with thousands of residents and visitors each year. This is the story of quarry pioneers, investors, artists, and artisans. It's also the story of their families, who fondly remember their lives along the edge of “the hole” that provided for them.