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Paper Title : Mechanical Engineering in Ancient Egypt, Part 103: Adhesives Industry

ISSN : 2395-1303
Year of Publication : 2022
10.5281/zenodo.7199387

Authors: Galal Ali Hassaan

         


Abstract
This is the 103 paper in a series of research papers exploring the history of mechanical engineering during the Ancient Egyptian era. The paper investigates the industry of adhesives in Ancient Egypt over periods from Predynastic to Late Period. The paper presents inlays use in the ancient Egyptian art and investigates adhesive types used in securing the inlays. The work presents amulet inlay, pendants and pectorals inlay, bracelets and armlets inlay, finger rings inlay, mummy masks inlay and statues and coffins inlay. It presents also the use of adhesives in the cartonnage and papyrus industries.

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Keywords
— Mechanical engineering history, Ancient Egypt, adhesives industry, amulet inlay, pendants and pectorals inlay, bracelets and armlets inlay, finger rings inlay, mummy masks inlay, statues and coffins inlay.