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Construction of the pyramids
Constructing the pyramids: using vast wooden ramps to haul the stones into place
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Media ID 20142339
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Constructing Haul Pyramid Pyramids Ramps Stones Vast
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.9cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Constructing the Pyramids: Using Vast Wooden Ramps to Haul Stones into Place The construction of the ancient Egyptian pyramids is one of the most fascinating and enduring mysteries of history. This image from Mary Evans Prints Online offers a glimpse into the engineering marvel that brought these monumental structures to life. In the heart of Egypt's desert plateau, workers labor tirelessly to erect a pyramid, using vast wooden ramps as the key to transporting massive limestone blocks into place. The pyramid, believed to be a tomb for the pharaoh Khafre, is shown in its early stages of development, with the outer casing yet to be added. The construction process began with the clearing of the site and the excavation of the pyramid's foundation. Once the foundation was laid, workers used copper chisels and wooden mallets to shape and smooth the limestone blocks. These blocks were then transported from the quarry sites, often located several kilometers away, to the construction site using a complex system of ramps and sledges. The use of wooden ramps was a crucial innovation in the construction of the pyramids. These ramps, made from cedar and acacia trees, were built in a zigzag pattern, allowing the blocks to be pulled up using ropes and levers. As the pyramid grew taller, the ramp was extended, sometimes reaching up to 147 meters in length. The image captures the sheer scale of the construction effort, with workers and laborers toiling under the hot Egyptian sun. The pyramids are a testament to the ingenuity, determination, and engineering prowess of the ancient Egyptians, and this photograph offers a unique glimpse into the construction process that brought these awe-inspiring structures to life.
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