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De Origine Et Usu Obeliscorum...

AUTHOR Zoega, Georg
PUBLISHER Hutson Street Press (05/22/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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De Origine Et Usu Obeliscorum... by Georg Zoega is a scholarly Latin treatise exploring the origins and usage of obelisks, particularly those of ancient Egypt. This work delves into the historical significance, symbolism, and construction techniques associated with these monumental structures. Zoega's study provides valuable insights into the cultural and religious contexts that shaped the creation and placement of obelisks in antiquity. This remains a key reference for those interested in Egyptology, archaeology, and the classical world.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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ISBN-13: 9781024501339
ISBN-10: 1024501337
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: Latin
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Page Count: 700
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 1.50 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 2.53 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Architecture | History - General
Architecture | Ancient - General
Architecture | General
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De Origine Et Usu Obeliscorum... by Georg Zoega is a scholarly Latin treatise exploring the origins and usage of obelisks, particularly those of ancient Egypt. This work delves into the historical significance, symbolism, and construction techniques associated with these monumental structures. Zoega's study provides valuable insights into the cultural and religious contexts that shaped the creation and placement of obelisks in antiquity. This remains a key reference for those interested in Egyptology, archaeology, and the classical world.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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