Description: 90 CLIMBING THE PYRAMID OF CHEOPS – A Edward L. Wilson, PhiladelphiaSCENES IN THE ORIENT ••••••••••••• Rare stereoview of ancient archaeological site. This original item is being sacrificed from my personal collection. This antique original stereoview is impressive. View is amazing in 3D with the perspective looking straight into this historic monument. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built in the early 26th century BC, over a period of about 27 years,[3] the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact. It is the most famous monument of the Giza pyramid complex, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Memphis and its Necropolis". It is situated at the northern end of the line of the three pyramids at Giza. It was built by quarrying an estimated 2.3 million large blocks, weighing 6 million tonnes in total. The majority of the stones are not uniform in size or shape, and are only roughly dressed. The outside layers were bound together by mortar. Primarily local limestone from the Giza Plateau was used for its construction. Other blocks were imported by boat on the Nile: white limestone from Tura for the casing, and blocks of granite from Aswan, weighing up to 80 tonnes, for the "King's Chamber" structure. There are three known chambers inside of the Great Pyramid. The lowest was cut into the bedrock, upon which the pyramid was built, but remained unfinished. The so-called[8] Queen's Chamber and King's Chamber, which contain a granite sarcophagus, are above ground, within the pyramid structure. Hemiunu, Khufu's vizier, is believed by some to be the architect of the Great Pyramid. Many varying scientific and alternative hypotheses attempt to explain the exact construction techniques. The funerary complex around the pyramid consisted of two mortuary temples connected by a causeway (one close to the pyramid and one near the Nile); tombs for the immediate family and court of Khufu, including three smaller pyramids for Khufu's wives; an even smaller "satellite pyramid"; and five buried solar barges. Near the pyramid were found ceramic vessels of Maadi culture from the Fourth Milennium BC, which are presumably remains of previous settlement in the area. SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR SIMILAR! Keep an eye on my current and upcoming auctions that will feature additional vintage museum quality items. a daguerreotype, tintype, real photo postcard and CDV collection. Will ship domestically to the following states for $5.99: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. International bidders feel free to ask for a shipping quote. Payment appreciated and expected within 7 days.
Price: 224.44 USD
Location: Dayton, Ohio
End Time: 2024-10-12T20:22:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Stereoview & Stereoscope
Year of Production: 1882
Theme: Architecture, Astrology, Cities & Towns, Conflicts & Wars, Continents & Countries, Cultures & Ethnicities, Famous Places, History, Movies, Mythological, Natural History, Social History, Technology
Image Color: Sepia
Material: Cardboard
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Albumen Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt
Brand/Publisher: Edward L Wilson
Subject: Asia, Jordan, Monument, Mythology, National Parks, Persian, Archaeology, Ancient, Orient, History, Architecture, Stone, Mason
