The dawn of astronomy; a study of the temple-worship and mythology of the ancient Egyptians (1894)
Lockyer, Joseph Norman,Sir,1836-1920 · London, Cassell · leaf 354
dest pyramid known is theso-called step-pyramid of Sakkarah. The steps are six innumber,, and vary in height from thirty-eight to twenty-ninefeet, their width being about six feet. The dimensions are(352 north and south) x (390 east and west) x 197 feet. Someauthorities think this pyramid was… … Chap. XXXII.] ABNORMAL PYBAMIDS. 335 of Abydos). The aiTangement of cliaiuber.s in this pyramidis quite special. The claim to the highest antiquity of the step-pyramidis disputed by some in favour of the false pyramid ofMedum. It also is a genuine step-pyramid, 115 feet high;its outline, which…
Astronomy, Egyptian · Temples · Sun worship
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