Egyptian Architecture Research Paper

Egyptian architecture was one of the most technologically advanced building systems of it's time. They were capable of constructing elaborate and stunning structures out of nothing but stone. A lot of highlights of Egyptian architecture and style would be their dedication to the afterlife which is seen on many walls and inside burial chambers and other artifacts found in excavation sites. Also a key feature of Egyptian Architecture and design was their use of large columns that were both structural and decorative. Egyptian architecture would soon influence newer empires to come such as Roman and Grecian

Egyptian culture influenced the Grecian and Roman Cultures in two ways. One way was the use of large pillars or Columbus in their designs. Egyptian architecture often used tall pillars in areas such as burial …show more content…
Examples of this are the great pyramids, the sphinx, and other burial chambers such as mastabas. Romans used advances in technologies by building strategic water systems called aqueducts that were large slides build from stone that featured a long series of arches stacked on top of each other with a channel carved out on top for water to flow into the city from a far away location. Greek architecture took advances in using building strategies such as entablitures which were highly detailed facade of buildings, large columns, and domed roofs. Egyptian architecture and design also featured many sculptures and carvings of gods, this is very prominent in Grecian architecture. Often times in the center of Greek buildings you will find statues of the Greek gods, or you will find artwork on the walls that relate to the gods. I would say that Grecian architecture in that way would be more related to Egyptian architecture because both styles are highly dedicated to the gods and the afterlife while Roman architecture of more towards building a larger