Fletcher, Banister; Fletcher, Banister: A history of architecture for the student, craftsman, and amateur: being a comparative view of the historical styles from the earliest period (London, 1896)

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COMPARATIVE ARCHITECTURE.

development of their different styles. The natural produc-
tions of a country, we shall find, whether wood, brick, or
stone, determine to a large extent its style of art.

In Egypt under this heading we should notice the abun-
dance of limestone that existed in the north, of sandstone

in the central region, and of granite in the south. The
latter is principally found near Assouan (Syene), and is
called Syenite. This hard and lasting building material
influenced largely the architecture of the country, and to its
durable qualities is due the fact that we have so many
remains. Bricks were also employed, but were generally