Mechanical Engineering in Ancient Egypt, Part 50: Alabaster Products (Middle and New Kingdoms)

This paper is the 50th research paper in a series investigating the evolution of mechanical engineering in ancient Egypt. It tries to achieve this purpose through investigating the alabaster products during the Middle and New Kingdoms. Each alabaster product is presented chronically with present location if known and with engineering analysis showing its creativity. The innovation in the designs is outlined and the main characteristics of mechanical design methodology in ancient Egypt are outlined.