Architecture, Astronomy and Sacred Landscape in Ancient Egypt

Architecture, Astronomy and Sacred Landscape in Ancient Egypt
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 285
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ISBN-10 : 9781107032088
ISBN-13 : 1107032083
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Architecture, Astronomy and Sacred Landscape in Ancient Egypt by : Giulio Magli

Most of the "wonders" of our ancient past have come down to us unencumbered by written information. In particular, this is the case of the Great Pyramid of Giza and of many other ancient Egyptian monuments. However, there is no doubt as to the interest of their builders in the celestial cycles: the "cosmic order" was indeed the true basis of the pharaoh's power. This book takes the reader on a chronological journey through ancient Egypt to explore the relationship between astronomy, landscape, and power during the most flourishing periods of ancient Egyptian civilization. Using the lens of archaeoastronomy, Giulio Magli reexamines the key monuments and turning points of Egyptian architecture and history, such as the solar deification of King Khufu, builder of the Great Pyramid, the Hatshepsut reign, and the Amarna revolution.

The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World

The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 1065
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ISBN-10 : 9780199734146
ISBN-13 : 0199734143
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World by : Paul Turquand Keyser

With a focus on science in the ancient societies of Greece and Rome, including glimpses into Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and China, 'The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World' offers an in depth synthesis of science and medicine circa 650 BCE to 650 CE. 0The Handbook comprises five sections, each with a specific focus on ancient science and medicine. The Handbook provides through each of its approximately four dozen essays, a synthesis and synopsis of the concepts and models of the various ancient natural sciences, covering the early Greek era through the fall of the Roman Republic, including essays that explore topics such as music theory, ancient philosophers, astrology, and alchemy.

The Dawn of Astronomy

The Dawn of Astronomy
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Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages : 465
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ISBN-10 : 9780486450124
ISBN-13 : 0486450120
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis The Dawn of Astronomy by : J. Norman Lockyer

A pioneer in the fields of astrophysics and astro-archeology, J. Norman Lockyer believed that ancient Egyptian monuments were constructed "in strict relation to the stars." In this celebrated study, he explores the relationship between astronomy and architecture in the age of the pharaohs. Lockyer addresses one of the many points already extensively investigated by Egyptologists: the chronology of the kings of Egypt. All experts are in accord regarding the identity of the first monarch, but they cannot agree upon the dates of his reign within a thousand years. The author contends that by applying a knowledge of astronomy to the actual site orientation of the region's pyramids and temples, accurate dating can be achieved. In order to accomplish this, Lockyer had to determine the level of the ancient Egyptian ideas of astronomy. Some of his inferences have been invalidated by subsequent scholarship, but many of his other conclusions stand firm and continue to provide sensational leads into contemporary understanding of archaic astronomy.

Astronomy Across Cultures

Astronomy Across Cultures
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 678
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ISBN-10 : 9789401141796
ISBN-13 : 9401141797
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Astronomy Across Cultures by : Helaine Selin

Astronomy Across Cultures: A History of Non-Western Astronomy consists of essays dealing with the astronomical knowledge and beliefs of cultures outside the United States and Europe. In addition to articles surveying Islamic, Chinese, Native American, Aboriginal Australian, Polynesian, Egyptian and Tibetan astronomy, among others, the book includes essays on Sky Tales and Why We Tell Them and Astronomy and Prehistory, and Astronomy and Astrology. The essays address the connections between science and culture and relate astronomical practices to the cultures which produced them. Each essay is well illustrated and contains an extensive bibliography. Because the geographic range is global, the book fills a gap in both the history of science and in cultural studies. It should find a place on the bookshelves of advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and scholars, as well as in libraries serving those groups.

Ancient Egyptian Science

Ancient Egyptian Science
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Publisher : American Philosophical Society
Total Pages : 756
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ISBN-10 : 0871692147
ISBN-13 : 9780871692146
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Ancient Egyptian Science by : Marshall Clagett

This volume, the first of three volumes describing the major facets of Ancient Egyptian Science, concentrates on the origin and development of hieroglyphic writing, the scribal profession, and quasi-learned institutions in ancient Egypt. Professor Clagett has paid particular attention to the so-called Palermo Stone, the earliest annals composed in Eygpt.

Becoming a Coaching Leader

Becoming a Coaching Leader
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Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages : 224
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ISBN-10 : 9781418569679
ISBN-13 : 1418569674
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Becoming a Coaching Leader by : Daniel Harkavy

As a leader, a coach is the most significant role you can play. Discover how coaching makes developing people a high-payoff activity where you can equip tomorrow’s leaders, today. As a coach to some of the country’s highest-profile executives, Daniel Harkavy has witnessed the transformation - both professional and personal - that comes when leaders utilize coaching to turn their paycheck-driven teams into cultures of vibrant and successful growth. Since founding his company Building Champions Inc. in 1996, Harkavy and his team have coached thousands and shared their knowledge by certifying coaching leaders across the country. Now, in this strategic and thought-provoking guide, he shares his proven strategy for improving your team’s performance while raising quality of life inside and outside of the office. In Becoming a Coaching Leader, you will learn: the core four foundations to every coaching strategy, the most powerful leadership tools you can and should leverage, and the key behaviors and disciplines of successful coaching leaders. Becoming a Coaching Leader shows you how to leverage coaching techniques to equip tomorrow’s leaders and pave a lasting leadership legacy.

Ptolemy's Almagest

Ptolemy's Almagest
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 712
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ISBN-10 : 9780691002606
ISBN-13 : 0691002606
Rating : 4/5 (06 Downloads)

Synopsis Ptolemy's Almagest by : Ptolemy

Ptolemy's Almagest is one of the most influential scientific works in history. A masterpiece of technical exposition, it was the basic textbook of astronomy for more than a thousand years, and still is the main source for our knowledge of ancient astronomy. This translation, based on the standard Greek text of Heiberg, makes the work accessible to English readers in an intelligible and reliable form. It contains numerous corrections derived from medieval Arabic translations and extensive footnotes that take account of the great progress in understanding the work made in this century, due to the discovery of Babylonian records and other researches. It is designed to stand by itself as an interpretation of the original, but it will also be useful as an aid to reading the Greek text.

Down to the Hour: Short Time in the Ancient Mediterranean and Near East

Down to the Hour: Short Time in the Ancient Mediterranean and Near East
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 309
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ISBN-10 : 9789004416291
ISBN-13 : 9004416293
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Down to the Hour: Short Time in the Ancient Mediterranean and Near East by :

"Clock time", with all its benefits and anxieties, is often viewed as a "modern" phenomenon, but ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern cultures also had tools for marking and measuring time within the day and wrestled with challenges of daily time management. This book brings together for the first time perspectives on the interplay between short-term timekeeping technologies and their social contexts in ancient Egypt, Babylon, Greece, and Rome. Its contributions denaturalize modern-day concepts of clocks, hours, and temporal frameworks; describe some of the timekeeping solutions used in antiquity; and illuminate the diverse factors that affected how individuals and communities structured their time.

In Search of Cosmic Order

In Search of Cosmic Order
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Publisher : Melinda Inn
Total Pages : 364
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ISBN-10 : 9774794834
ISBN-13 : 9789774794834
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis In Search of Cosmic Order by : Juan Antonio Belmonte

This collection of studies by specialists in Egyptology and astronomy attempts to unlock some of the secrets of ancient Egyptian civilization. Among the subjects examined are the constellations of ancient Egypt, the Egyptian calendar, and landscape and symbolism, especially how they relate to the orientation of temples and royal tombs.

Astronomy of Ancient Egypt

Astronomy of Ancient Egypt
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 619
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ISBN-10 : 9783031118296
ISBN-13 : 3031118294
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Astronomy of Ancient Egypt by : Juan Antonio Belmonte

This book is a comprehensive reference on ancient Egyptian astronomy, one of the most important topics in historical astronomy. Written by two recognized specialists—one an astronomer trained in Egyptology and the other an Egyptologist trained in astronomy—it synthesizes and analyses the international body of research surrounding this ancient culture. The chapters in this work address all major topics in the field, including Egyptian cosmogony and worldview, timekeeping devices and calendars, landscapes and skyscapes, astronomy-influenced architecture, chronology and more. Each chapter includes an introduction, an overview of the existing documentation on the subject, a critical discussion of ongoing debates and questions, and a presentation of state-of-the-art research. Straddling the line between Egyptology and astronomy, this multidisciplinary book will appeal to any scholar or specialist interested in studying ancient Egyptian astronomy.