The Fortifications Of Ancient Egypt 3000-1780 Bc (fortress)

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During the Old and Middle Kingdoms, Ancient Egypt led the world in the construction of fortifications. The oldest was discovered on Elephantine Island and dates to c.2900 BC. This book investigates over 2,000 years of Egyptian fortification, including both fortified cities and military installations. It covers the most famous sites, including the fortified town of Ayn Asil and the fortress of Buhen. The text also examines the specific defensive structures within the fortifications, including gates, walls, and towers, and looks at both the operation and social history of these ancient military strongholds. Maps, photographs, and artwork by Brian Delf recreate this long-lost but legendary era, a treat for the eye as well as the mind.

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THE FORTIFICATIONS OF ANCIENT EGYPT 3000-1780 BC CAROLA VOGEL ILLUSTRATED BY BRIAN DELF ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR DR CAROLA VOGEL received her PhD in Egyptology from the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz. She has a strong background in ancient Egyptian military history and is publishing and lecturing extensively in this field. Her dissertation on Egyptian fortresses and garrisons up to the Middle Kingdom was awarded with the third prize of the renowned Werner von Hahlweg Prize in 2000. BRIAN DELF began his career working in a London art studio producing artwork for advertising and commercial publications. Since 1972, he has worked as a freelance illustrator on a variety of subjects including natural history, architecture and technical cutaways. His illustrations have been published in over 30 countries. Brian lives and works in Oxfordshire. FORTRESS - 9 8 THE FORTIFICATIONS OF ANCIENT EGYPT 3000-1780 BC CAROLA VOGEL ILLUSTRATED BY BRIAN DELF Series editor Marcus Cowper First published in 2010 by Osprey Publishing Midland House, West Way, Botley, Oxford 0 X 2 OPH, UK 44-02 23rd St, Suite 219, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA E-mail: [email protected] © 2010 Osprey Publishing Limited All rights reserved. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, optical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Enquiries should be addressed to the Publishers. ISBN: 978 1 84603 956 0 E-book ISBN: 978 1 84603 957 7 Editorial by llios Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK (www.iliospublishing.com) Cartography: Bounford.com Design: Ken Vail Graphic Design, Cambridge, UK (kvgd.com) Index by Michael Forder Originated by PDQ Digital Media Solutions, Suffolk, UK Printed in China through Bookbuilders 1011 1213 14 10987654321 A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. FOR A CATALOGUE OF ALL BOOKS PUBLISHED BY OSPREY MILITARY AND AVIATION PLEASE CONTACT: NORTH AMERICA Osprey Direct, c/o Random House Distribution Center, 400 Hahn Road, Westminster, MD 21157 Email: [email protected] ALL OTHER REGIONS Osprey Direct, The Book Service Ltd, Distribution Centre, Colchester Road, Frating Green, Colchester, Essex, C 0 7 7DW E-mail: [email protected] www.ospreypublishing.com THE FORTRESS STUD