Ueber die Geometrie der alten Aegypter

TL;DR

This paper reviews the state of knowledge about ancient Egyptian mathematics as of 1884, including classical references and archaeological findings, providing a comprehensive overview for scholars of history and mathematics.

Contribution

It compiles and summarizes the then-current understanding of Egyptian mathematics, integrating classical Greek texts and archaeological discoveries, with complete bibliographic references.

Findings

Summarizes the mathematical knowledge of ancient Egyptians as of 1884

Includes references to Greek texts relevant to Egyptian mathematics

Provides archaeological insights and bibliographic resources

Abstract

Lecture given before the Royal Academy Vienna that summarizes the state of knowledge about the mathematics of the ancient Egyptians, up to 1884. Contains all relevant references to classical Greek texts, and the 'latest' archeology results. Later published as booklet. A list with completed bibliographic references is appended. ----- Vortrag vor der k.u.k. Akademie der Wissenschaften in Wien, 1884, ueber den damaligen Wissensstand zur Mathematik der Aegypter, mit Referenzen zu den klassischen griechischen Texten und damalige 'neue' Erkenntnisse der Archaeologie. Spaeter als Heftchen gedruckt. Hinzugefiegt wurden komplette bibliografische Referenzen fuer diejenigen, die im Text unvollstaendig angegeben wurden.