Manual of Egyptian archæology and guide to the study of antiquities in Egypt. For the use of students and travellers (1914)
Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916, Johns, Agnes Sophia Griffith, 1859- · New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons; London, H. Grevel and Co. · leaf 71
nt canals, Iha\e found no traceof masonry, eitherat the commence-ment or even atthe weak points oftheir course. Theyare mere ditchesfrom 20 to 70 feetwide ; the earthflung out duringthe work of exca-vating, and thrownto right and left formed irregular sloping banks from7 to 14 feet high. An early… … upper Egypt, attended by fan-bearers,inaugurating some public work. Partof carved mace head, Oxford. IRRIGATION. 45 The ancient canals were generally straight, butoccasionally some slight irregularity in the groundwould turn them out of their course, and they wouldform immense curves. The dykes…
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