Stocks – Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology

Denys A. Stocks0415306647, 9780415306645

Social and organizational changes arc generated in any society that introduces, and absorbs, technical advantages. Recently, the results from experiments with more than 200 replica and reconstructed tools indicate the development of interrelated technology, tools and materials in key areas during the Predynastic period (ca. 4500-3050 ВС) of ancient Kgypt. These experiments also suggest that later evolutionary changes to the designs of particular tools significantly increased the production rates of artifacts, giving impetus to the creation of increasing amounts of material wealth. This book attempts to explain what these technical introductions, tools, materials and relationships were, and how the development of technology and с raft working generated social and organizational changes to Predynastic and Dynastic Egyptian society.

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Table of contents :
BOOK COVER……Page 1
TITLE……Page 4
COPYRIGHT……Page 5
CONTENTS……Page 8
List of tables……Page 12
List of figures……Page 14
Foreword……Page 22
Acknowledgements……Page 24
List of abbreviations……Page 26
Predynastic and Dynastic chronology……Page 28
Map of Egypt……Page 32
Introduction……Page 34
1 Craftworking industry’s driving force……Page 40
2 The cutting edge……Page 58
3 A flint for all seasons……Page 107
4 The abrasive technologists……Page 136
5 Making stone vessels……Page 172
6 The development of stone sarcophagus manufacture……Page 202
7 Master masonry fitters……Page 212
8 Theban mass production tools……Page 236
9 By products from a bygone age……Page 258
10 Ancient technical interrelationships……Page 267
Glossary of technical terms……Page 273
Bibliography……Page 282
Figure sources……Page 289
Index……Page 291