Abstract
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN ANCIENT EGYPT, PART XXXI: HUMAN WOODEN STATUES (PREDYNASTIC TO 13th DYNASTY)
Prof. Dr. Galal Ali Hassaan
ABSTRACT
This is the 31st research paper exploring the evolution of Mechanical Engineering in Ancient Egypt. The paper investigates the production of human wooden statues in ancient Egypt starting from the Predynastic Period up to the 13th Dynasty. The design of the wooden statues, the used raw material, date and present location are investigated. The clothing and headdress of the statues is highlighted and the beauty aspects associated with some wooden statues. The analysis outlined also the degree of sophistication of the used mechanical technology producing amazing statues.
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