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16th century- Prosthesis from femur The most punctual case of complete upper and lower denture seems to date from sixteenth century and was delved up in Switzerland. It comprise of two curve molded layouts of bone, roughly cut from a bull's femur, and entwined at their back furthest points to frame a pivot. This prosthesis can just have been restorative as opposed to working since it shaped a façade over standing, yet probably rotted, common teeth. There are no bases all things considered and…

Saint Philip Neri is an interesting person. Saint Philip Neri was born July 21, 1515 in Florence Italy. Saint Philip Neri’s Feast day is May 26. Sadly, he passed away May 25, 1595. He was canonized on May 12, 1622. Saint Philip Neri’s symbols are the Rosary, Lily, and an Angel holding a book. The Angel holding a book represents a Holy being of life. The Rosary represents the devotions of the saints/every bead equals a devotion and the metals represent a miracle. The Lily represents purity, the…

The young man had been working his field for days, for this week was the first time it had rained in seven years . The man who went by Amon was very tall and muscular. Amon had dark brown hair and light green eyes. Amon lived on the farm he had inherited when his father had died. The Pharaoh was coming to visit Amon today, as he would with most farmers in Egypt. As Amon plowed the rich, brown soil, he heard the sound of chariots coming down the road. As Pharaoh stepped out of his chariot Amon…

On reviewing the evidence on King Tutankhamun, it is clear that he died in a chariot accident while hunting. There are four pieces of evidence that have been outlined in order to prove that King Tutankhamun died in a hunting accident. Firstly, there are hunting weapons, chariot, and armor in the tomb.Secondly, there was a garland on Tutankhamun’s mummy that consisted of flowers that come into bloom in the months of March to April, shortly after the hunting season.Thirdly, Tutankhamun might have…

Mishap, Malady, or Murder? The Many Theories Behind the Death of King Tut Tutankhamun’s tomb is considered to be one of the greatest archeological finds of our time, but perhaps what makes King Tut even more appealing is the most widely debated mystery of the young pharaoh’s life-his death. The tomb of King Tut was discovered by Egyptologist Howard Carter and his financial backer Lord Carnarvon on November 4, 1922; on November 11, 1925, a team led by anatomist Douglas Derry and Howard Carter…

New Kingdom Egypt was an era that was fit for a king and queen, but to be specific it was fit for a Pharaoh. Being a Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt, meant that they had a lot of responsibility and was looked up to. Well known today and youngest Pharaoh during the New Kingdom era was no other than the Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Otherwise known as King Tut. In many of the wall paintings in his burial chamber, it depicts his accomplishments during the time he was alive and the welcoming he received from the…

Tutankhamun's mask The stunning, gold funeral mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun is considered to be one of the most highly artistic, complex, and beautiful pieces of art crafted by the ancient Egyptians. Tutankhamun, or better known as “King Tut”, reigned from 1332-1323 BC. His name translates to “The living image of Aten.” He was considered to be an atrocious ruler, even at nine years old, unlike his father before him. Under his ruling, he made many changes to Egypt that were unpopular with the…

Pharaohs have been a trademark of history for many years, and especially a trademark of the Egyptian history. Pharaoh is the title that was used for monarchs of Ancient Egypt, which also resembled their greatness and power. Another aspect that resembled them was the fact that they wore headdresses. There were two types of headdresses, the first type was, the Khat headdress, which was used by Den, an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh who ruled the 3rd Dynasty. The second type was the “Nemes” headdress,…

Olga Rozmarynowska HIS 159 Dr. Elaine Sullivan February 25, 2018 Arsinoe II Outline Cult of Queen Arsinoë II in Egypt and the ancient Mediterranean: Why was this an important cult promoted by the Ptolemies? How was it promoted in Egypt? How was this Egyptian cult spread across the larger Mediterranean? Why was it popular outside of Egypt? Research question: How was the cult of Queen Arsinoë II established and how did it amass such a large-scale following throughout the ancient world? Thesis…

Pharaoh Ramses II was born in a high ranking family but not royalty.His grandfather Ramses I,was nominated by Pharaoh Horemheb as the Hereditary Prince in the entire lands,making Ramses I an heir to the throne followed a year later by Ramses father. This allowed Ramses II to become a pharaoh. Pharaoh Ramses II was born in an unknown month in 1303 BCE and died in July or August 1213 BCE. He reigned 1297-1213 BCE, he was also known as Ramses the Great, he was the third pharaoh in the…