The Geology of Egypt

A Traveler’s Handbook.

Bonnie M. Sampsell

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American Univ in Cairo
25 January 2014

History; Geography

Egypt is primarily a land of deserts and mountains, the habitable Nile Valley and Delta occupying less than 5 percent of the country. Although the ancient Egyptians lived on only a small fraction of the land, they made extensive use of resources from the less hospitable areas, exploiting the opportunities and adjusting to the constraints of their physical environment. This updated and expanded edition of The Geology of Egypt: A Traveler's Handbook describes these features and more, providing a guide for the visitor to Egypt interested in learning about its history from a different perspective. The author presumes no background in geology or related fields and provides an introduction to the relevant geological concepts, presenting examples to illustrate how the country's geological features influenced Egyptian civilization. Most examples are selected from the pharaonic period and Greco-Roman period, though many cases also illustrate how geological factors continue to have an impact on modern Egyptian society. The text is organized as a trip on the Nile from Lake Nasser downstream to the Delta, with chapters devoted to such popular sites as Aswan, Luxor, and Giza. Also covered are the Eastern and Western Deserts, as well as the Sinai Peninsula. Maps, illustrations, fifty color photographs, and an extensive glossary help make a complex but intriguing subject accessible to everyone.

By: Bonnie M. Sampsell
Imprint: American Univ in Cairo
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 445g
ISBN: 9789774166327
ISBN 10: 9774166329
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 25 January 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: Why Study Geology? 1. Important Geological Concepts 2. The Origin of Rock Types Found in Egypt 3. Evolution of the Egyptian Landscape 4. The Nile from Historic Times to the Present 5. Lake Nasser and Nubia 6. Aswan 7. The Nile Valley from Aswan to Luxor 8. Luxor 9. The Nile Valley from Luxor to Cairo 10. Ancient Memphis and its Cemeteries 11. The Nile Delta 12. Alexandria and the Northwest Coast 13. The Western Desert 14. The Eastern Desert 15. The Red Sea 16. The Isthmus of Suez and the Suez Canal 17. The Sinai Peninsula Conclusions Acknowledgments Figure Credits Glossary Bibliography Index

Bonnie M. Sampsell is a retired college professor who has traveled to many parts of the world and studied Egyptology, archaeology, and geology extensively.

Reviews for The Geology of Egypt: A Traveler’s Handbook.

I am going to ritually prostate myself and plead with you to read this splendid book. Then, if you never think of geology again, I will forgive you. It requires no previous knowledge of geology, is clearly written, well illustrated and conveys a remarkable amount of information. --Gaston Peltier, Egyptological