During the Old and Middle Kingdoms, Ancient Egypt led the world in the construction of fortifications. The oldest was discovered on Elephantine Island and dates to c.2900 BC. This book investigates over 2,000 years of Egyptian fortification, including both fortified cities and military installations. It covers the most famous sites including the fortified town of Ayn Asil and the fortress of Buhen. The text also examines the specific defensive structures within the fortifications, including gates, walls, and towers, and looks at both the operation and social history of these ancient military strongholds.
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This well-illustrated book traces the development of Egypt's early military architecture from its beginnings in the Neolithic to the creation of a sophisticated and integrated system of defenses in the Middle Kingdom.
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Contents Introduction Chronology Design and development Tour of the sites: Aniba, Buhen, Uronarti, Semna-West The living sites The sites in war Aftermath The sites today Further reading Glossary Index
Covers the history of the fortifications of the Old and Middle Kingdoms of Ancient Egypt.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781846039560
Publisert
2010-09-06
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Vekt
240 gr
Høyde
248 mm
Bredde
184 mm
Dybde
7 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
64

Forfatter
Illustratør

Biografisk notat

Dr Carola Vogel received her PhD in Egyptology from the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz (Germany). Her dissertation on Egyptian fortresses and garrisons up to the Middle Kingdom was awarded with the third prize of the renowned Werner von Hahlweg Prize in 2000. She has a strong background in ancient Egyptian military history and publishes and lectures extensively in this field.

Brian Delf began his career working in a London art studio producing artwork for advertising and commercial publications. Since 1972, he has worked as a freelance illustrator on a variety of subjects including natural history, architecture and technical cutaways. His illustrations have been published in over 30 countries. Brian lives and works in Oxfordshire.