Las grandes pirámides: Crónica de un mito

Synopsis of Las grandes pirámides: Crónica de un mito

«Las grandes pirámides: Crónica de un mito» is the historical essay by Jean-Pierre Corteggiani, published by Blume in paperback (128 pages, in Spanish).

From the descriptions of Herodotus in the 5th century BC, this work traces the history of the pyramids of Giza to the present day: travelers, pioneers, excavations and hypotheses combine to explain their construction and enduring appeal. Includes illustrations and synoptic tables with rigorous historical data.

Volume 10 of the Biblioteca Ilustrada collection. The author, Jean-Pierre Corteggiani, is an Egyptologist and head of scientific and technical relations at the French Institute of Oriental Archaeology (IFAO) in Cairo.

For readers interested in ancient history and Egyptian archaeology seeking a documented introduction to the pyramids.