Download or read book Engineering the Pyramids written by Dick Parry and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2005-04-21 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pyramids are one of the wonders of the ancient world. But one mystery remains - how were they built? Using archaeological records and the basic principles of engineering, Parry provides an account of the design history of the pyramids, the techniques and organization needed and insights into why the pyramids were designed as they were.