A series of descriptions of all the important inscribed obelisks, with hieroglyphic texts, translations, etc. With 17 plates and 22 illustrations in the text. The first part of the book describes the construction and function of the Egyptian obelisks. The second part describes all of the existing obelisks and their inscriptions.
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Do you have a more than cursory interest in ancient Egyptian obelisks? If so, to my knowledge, this is the only work to which you can turn your attention. The text was originally written in the early 20th Century by one of the grand fathers of Egyptology, E.A. Wallis Budge. Consequently, you get some outdated beliefs and interpretations about these Egyptian monuments. However, Budge is still a scientist and most of his conclusions are well-founded.
The book begins with an initial overview of obelisks and their import to the ancient Egyptians, including an extended discussion of the benben cult. The next section discusses some theories as to how the obelisks were quarried, transported and erected. The third section shows Budge's English roots as he discusses at length the obelisk in the heart of London. The last section is by far the most valuable section as it has reproductions of each known obelisk along with a translation of the hieroglyphs on each obelisk. This is absolutely invaluable! Furthermore, because each of the hieroglyphs is reproduced, it is possible for you to come up with your own interpretations. Thank you Kessinger for reproducing this volume!
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THERE seems to be no reason to doubt that, in all periods and in every country of the world, man has always included stones among the objects of his various cults. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
obelisk lying, vulture crown, two great obelisks, other obelisks, this obelisk, two obelisks, small obelisks, beneficent god, refined copper, life hath, granite obelisks Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Two Lands, Ben Stone, Cleopatra's Needle, British Museum, New York, Great House, Ammianus Marcellinus, Circus Maximus, Erasmus Wilson, Lord Cavan, Campus Martius, Lower Egypt, Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshepsut, Sun Stone, Thoth the Twice-great, Alnwick Castle, British Government, Domenico Fontana, Earl of Cavan, John Dixon, Souls of Anu, Book of the Dead, Circus Varianus, First Cataract New!
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THERE seems to be no reason to doubt that, in all periods and in every country of the world, man has always included stones among the objects of his various cults. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
obelisk lying, vulture crown, two great obelisks, other obelisks, this obelisk, two obelisks, small obelisks, beneficent god, refined copper, life hath, granite obelisks Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Two Lands, Ben Stone, Cleopatra's Needle, British Museum, New York, Great House, Ammianus Marcellinus, Circus Maximus, Erasmus Wilson, Lord Cavan, Campus Martius, Lower Egypt, Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshepsut, Sun Stone, Thoth the Twice-great, Alnwick Castle, British Government, Domenico Fontana, Earl of Cavan, John Dixon, Souls of Anu, Book of the Dead, Circus Varianus, First Cataract New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Surprise Me!
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