Mechanical Engineering in Ancient Egypt, Part XXXIII: Stone Statues Industry (Predynastic to Old Kingdom)
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International Journal of Recent Engineering Science (IJRES) |  |
| © 2016 by IJRES Journal | ||
| Volume-3 Issue-6 |
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| Year of Publication : 2016 | ||
| Authors : Galal Ali Hassaan |
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| DOI : 10.14445/23497157/IJRES-V3I6P104 |
How to Cite?
Galal Ali Hassaan, "Mechanical Engineering in Ancient Egypt, Part XXXIII: Stone Statues Industry (Predynastic to Old Kingdom)," International Journal of Recent Engineering Science, vol. 3, no. 6, pp. 20-30, 2016. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23497157/IJRES-V3I6P104
Abstract
oThe objective of this paper is to investigate the development of mechanical engineering in ancient Egypt through the production of stone statues. This study covers the design and manufacturing of stone statues from the Predynastic Period (Naqada II) to the end of the Old Kingdom showing the type and characteristics of each statue. The decoration, inscriptions and beauty aspects of each statue were highlighted.
Keywords
Mechanical engineering history, stone statues, Predynastic to Old Kingdom Periods.
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