How Long to Read The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture

How Long Does it Take to Read The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 7 minutes to read The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture by Dieter Arnold

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The definitive reference on the diverse monuments built by the ancient Egyptians across three millennia, this generously illustrated volume surveys the ancient world's most remarkable architecture. Dieter Arnold--a leading expert on Egyptian building and design--includes more than 300 illustrations and 600 alphabetically arranged entries spanning every type of building and every aspect of construction and design. He provides separate entries for each of the major Egyptian sites, from Abu Simbel in the south to Cleopatra's palaces in Alexandria. These document ordinary towns and houses as well as monuments as varied as the Step Pyramid of Djoser (the world's first significant stone building), the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari, and the great temples that line the Upper Nile. Other entries cover materials (from reed and mud-brick to sandstone and granite) and construction techniques (including pyramid building and the erection of obelisks). The accessible text also addresses the symbolic meanings of various types of building, the importance of building orientation, and myriad architectural features, such as columns and false doors. Destined to be the standard reference for years to come, this comprehensive encyclopedia offers a welcome overview of the magnificent structures that continue to lure pilgrims and tourists, impress architects, and inspire awe. It will be enjoyed by serious devotees of architecture and archaeology as well as by armchair travelers and all who have wondered how the great pyramids were built.

How long is The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture?

The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture by Dieter Arnold is 298 pages long, and a total of 76,884 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours to read The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture aloud.

What Reading Level is The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture?

The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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