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Mining And Civilization, Fathi Habashi
Mining And Civilization, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
Ancient ruins or an ancient stone statue recalls the work of miners who brought the material from a quarry so that the sculptor can create a work of art. Carving of massive stone blocks and piercing tunnels in mountains are arts in which the same tools of mining are used and mining engineers are involved. Studying history of mining necessitates also the study of archaeology, art, architecture, and world history in general since it is the history of civilization. The pyramids of Egypt, the gold of Tut Ankh Amoun, the Coloseum in Rome, the Taj Mahal in Agra, and the …
De Re Metallica. A Metallurgist On The Move, Fathi Habashi
De Re Metallica. A Metallurgist On The Move, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
De Re Metallica is a diary of the trips the author has undertaken during his professional career. He visited many industries, universities, research centers, and museums, and participated in many conferences. The book in 5 520 pages and many coloured photos therefore reflects the state of extractive metallurgy since he left his home country Egypt and went to study in Vienna then emigrated to Canada.