- Paperback: 335 pages
- Publisher: Mandarin; New edition edition (30 Jan 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749317442
- ISBN-13: 978-0749317447
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.4 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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- #44 in Books > History > Countries & Regions > Africa > Before 500
- #49 in Books > History > Archaeology > By Region > African
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This investigation of the purpose of the Great Pyramid at Giza and similar monuments of the Ancient Egyptian Fourth Dynasty takes a new look at previously overlooked aspects of the civilization that built them, and comes to conclusions about the symbolism of the pyramids and the meaning of dramatic discoveries made recently at Giza.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Scholarly detective work unlocks the secrets of the pyramids,
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This review is from: The Orion Mystery: Unlocking the Secrets of the Pyramids (Paperback)
The magnificent monuments that are the pyrimids of Giza in Egypt have been with us for some 4,500 years. Their majesty is only surpassed by their mystery. Regardless of what Egyptologists may say, no-one knows for sure who built them, how they were built and for what purpose. 'The Orion Mystery' presents convincing answers to most of those questions that one simply cannot ignore.Bringing the disciplines of astronomy and construction engineering to the table, the authors add fresh dimensions to the conundrum of the pyramids that mainstream Egyptology lacks, enabling them to present incredibly well researched, lucid arguments as to the purpose of the pyrimids. Their reasoning is sound and compelling and their conclusions logical yet stunning. One is left with the feeling that for once the hype on the cover has been achieved, for 'unlocking the secrets of the pyrimids' is what this impressive book does. Flying in the face of conventional Egyptological beliefs, 'The Orion Mystery' will no doubt have been largely ignored in academic circles. This is more an indictment of their elitist, close-minded world than the qualities of the book. This is a stunning piece of work and deserves to not only reach as bigger audience as possible, but force the history books to be re-written.
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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A wonderfully accessible yet scholarly piece of work.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Orion Mystery: Unlocking the Secrets of the Pyramids (Paperback)
As an amateur Egyptologist it is easier to find a book full of technical jargon and unexplained statements than otherwise. This is a very readable and informative piece bringing new ideas into the public veiw rather than to a few elite initiates in the hierarchy of the study of Ancient Egypt. All ideas, motivations and even personal feelings are fully documented and are not just bland statements of fact but are interesting and compell one to delve deeper into the mystery of Egyptian religion. One cannot but marvel at the perseverance and determination of Bauval in the face of dead ends (excuse the pun!) and criticism. Excellent. P.S If you want to know what the pun was about then you will have to read it!
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting account of the master plan behind the pyramids,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Orion Mystery: Unlocking the Secrets of the Pyramids (Paperback)
Bauval's idea is that the pyramid's are not burial chambers but tempels, built in the pattern of the stars. He presents plenty of proof for this and the only people to doubt him may be egyptologists. Unfortunately, he spends three quarters of the book trying to convince these experts, boring the average reader. In the last quarter of the book, he goes overboard into speculation, interesting maybe, but hastily put together. It may be better to try one of his later books, for further cristalized ideas. Still, the book leaves you in awe of this ancient civilization which developed a master plan to connect heaven and earth, 5000 years ago, when contracters could still be trusted.
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