Mineralogy of Abu Rowash pyramid : Egypt

• Autorzy: Pawlikowski M. , Rafalska-Lasocha A. , Strzelczyk J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Field, microscopic and X-ray investigation of blocks of pyramid constructed Abu Rowash were performed. Investigation showed the pyramid is constructed on specially prepared hill where slopes are cut in form of steeps and blocks constitute only the cover. Mineralogy and petrograpgy as well as X-ray examination confirmed the use of gypsum mortar for fixation of blocks. Moreover examination document that blocks used for pyramid construction are of other structure and texture than limestones constituting the core of pyramid.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Abu Rowash; Egypt; pyramid; mineralogy

PL

Abu Rowash; Egipt; piramidy; mineralogia

• Wydawca: nakł. Maciej Pawlikowski
• Czasopismo: Auxiliary Sciences in Archaeology, Preservation of Relics and Environmental Engineering
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: nr 9
• Strony: 1--9
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 2 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Pawlikowski M.

autor

Rafalska-Lasocha A.

autor

Strzelczyk J.

• Inst. Mineralogy, Petrography and Geochemistry, AGH-University of Science and Technology, al. Mickiewicza 30, Krakow, Poland

Bibliografia

• 1. Smith C.B., Hawass Z., Lehnet M., 2006 How great pyramid was build. Smithsonian books
• 2. Lehner M., 2008 The complete pyramids: solving the ancient mysteries. Thomas & Hudson.