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14 Cards in this Set
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Hieroglyphic writing |
Egyptian picture writing |
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Mastaba |
Rectangular brick or tone structure with slopping sides erected over an underground tomb chamber. |
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Imhotep |
The first known artist of recorded history; high priest; royal builder for King Djoser. |
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Necropolis |
City of the dead; large burial area. |
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Column |
Vertical weight carrying post. |
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Ashlar Masonry |
Carefully cut and regularly shaped blocks or stones used in construction, fitted together without mortar. |
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The Book of the Dead |
A guide book that explains the passage from the physical world to the spiritual world. |
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Papyrus |
Plant native to Egypt; used to make paper-like writing material. |
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Sarcophagi |
Coffin; usually made of stone; "consumer of flesh" |
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Hatshepsut |
The first great female monarch; often depicted as a young man in visual art. |
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Ka |
the Egyptian immortal human substance; defined as soul or life force. |
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Caryatid |
A sculpted human figure that functions as a supportive column. |
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Pylon Temple |
Gate way entrance with slopping walls attached to an Egyptian temple. |
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Hypostyle Hall |
A hall with a roof supported by columns. |
