02513cam a22003253u 4500 52570 UtSlPG 20260610134218.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a11000475 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), 1853-1942 Ten years' digging in Egypt, 1881-1891 10 years' digging in Egypt, 1881-1891 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-07-13 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Ten Years' Digging in Egypt, 1881-1891" by W. M. Flinders Petrie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author's extensive archaeological excavations and discoveries in Egypt over a span of ten years, focusing particularly on ancient sites like the Pyramids of Gizeh and the ruins of Tanis. Petrie’s reflections on the significance of his findings offer insights into the daily life, culture, and history of ancient Egyptian civilization, making this a valuable text for those interested in archaeology and Egyptology. The opening of the work begins with Petrie discussing the preparations made prior to his first expedition to Egypt, detailing his choice of accommodation in a tomb and the scientific techniques he employed. He shares his initial experiences and methods of surveying the Pyramids of Gizeh, emphasizing the need for accurate measurements to address existing theories about their construction. As he delves into the intricacies of pyramid construction, he highlights both the remarkable workmanship of ancient builders and the logical discrepancies in popular theories. The text sets the stage for a blend of personal narrative and meticulous scientific observation, illustrating the challenges and rewards of archaeological exploration in Egypt. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Egypt -- Antiquities https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52570 93404 93404