Simpson, F. M. (Frederick Moore), 1855-1928 · London, New York [etc.] Longmans, Green, and Co. · leaf 38
ld be remembered that the chambers, and the longcorridors leading to them, had to be excavated in the solid rock,and the walls and ceilings afterwards decorated by such slightaid as torches and lamps would provide.^ It is a matter for great regret that the buildings erectedby Psammetichus (b.c.… … i Fig. 12. lip-ht might otherwise have been thrown on the beginnings ofGreek architecture. The Greeks more likely got ideas fromNaucratis, and other cities of the Delta, than from Beni-Hasan,Memphis, or even from Thebes. The former towns were nearerto the coast than either of the ancient capitals,…
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