Diagrams in ancient Egyptian geometry: Survey and assessment |
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Authors: | Gregg De Young |
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Institution: | Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science, The American University in Cairo, P.O. Box 74, New Cairo, Egypt |
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Abstract: | This article surveys and catalogs the geometric diagrams that survive from ancient Egypt. These diagrams are often overspecified and some contain inaccuracies in their construction. The diagrams accompany algorithmic texts and support the mathematical programme of their authors. The study concludes with a brief comparison with the diagram traditions of ancient Babylon, early India, and Greece. |
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Keywords: | 01A16 |
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