{"title":"Maths","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"measurements-of-some-obelisks-and-pyramids-in-egypt-niebuhr-1773-old-print-p-6-111791","title":"Measurements of some obelisks and pyramids in Egypt—Niebuhr 1773 old print","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e[Messungen einiger Obelisken und Pyramiden in Egypten—Measurements of some obelisks and pyramids in Egypt]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn intriguing Enlightenment plate concerned with the practical measurement of Egyptian antiquities rather than their picturesque effect. It illustrates methods for taking dimensions from obelisks and pyramids, using lines of sight, measured distances and geometrical projection, alongside details of an obelisk, pyramid forms and an architectural plan. The plate reflects Niebuhr’s unusually exact approach: he was not merely describing Egypt as a traveller, but recording it with the habits of a trained surveyor and engineer. It is a good companion to his maps and city plans, showing the empirical methods behind the work. The original explanatory text pages are not available with this print, but we include a legend sheet transcribing the original German key with English translation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiquemapsandprints.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53342830231899,"sku":"P-6-111791","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/9583\/1643\/files\/P-6-111791a.jpg?v=1780947929"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.antiquemapsandprints.com\/collections\/maths.oembed","provider":"Antiquemapsandprints.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}