Perrot, Georges, 1832-1914, Chipiez, Charles, 1835-1901, Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918 · London : Chapman and Hall · leaf 296
Fig. 133.—The southern pyramid of Dashour ; from the measurements of Perring. Serapeum, or Apis tomb, of the Ancient Empire. Its presentelevation is about 190 feet. Each of its sides is divided hori-zontally into six large steps with inclined faces. The height ofthese steps decreases progressively,… … I- !i-- Fig. 134.—Section of the Stepped Pyramid ; from Perring. from 38 feet 2 inches to 29 feet 6 inches. The width of each stepis nearly 7 feet. It will be seen, therefore, that this buildingrather tends to the pyramidal form than achieves it ; it is a roughsketch for a pyramid. Does this want…
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