ancient Egyptian stone quarries
C33137
concept
Ancient Egyptian stone quarries are extraction sites where Egyptians systematically mined and shaped stone blocks and monuments, providing the raw materials for their temples, pyramids, statues, and other architectural and artistic achievements.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| ancient Egyptian archaeological site | 2 |
| ancient Egyptian mining site | 1 |
Instances (4)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Aswan quarries | — |
| Gebel el-Silsila | ancient Egyptian archaeological site |
| Derr | ancient Egyptian archaeological site |
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Wadi el-Hudi (amethyst quarries)
surface form:
Wadi el-Hudi
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ancient Egyptian mining site |