Armor includes Body armor armor shields they were first made out of stone then made out of copper then made out of bronze over the years of Egypt it is very popular in Ancient Egyptian weapons include Bow and arrow war chariot maces battle axes later metal heads hatches clubs sword sickle swords and daggers spears.The weapons were very useful in those days probably the most popular weapons are swords Pharaohs The Egyptians believed pharaohs to connect gods and men.That is why they…
Immigration and Refugee Ban One of the first steps President Trump has made as a new leader is signing the executive order banning immigration and refugees from several different countries in the middle east. Although this may bring a small sense of security and protection to some, tearing innocent families apart, turning away people in need of medical care, and stranding people in unfamiliar dangerous countries is not justified. There are far better solutions to resolve the fear of terrorism…
In ancient Egypt, art was magical. Whether in the form of painting, sculpture, carving or script, art had the power to maintain universal order and grant immortal life by appealing to various gods to act on behalf of people – both in life and in death. A major purpose of the art in ancient Egypt was to carry messages of this world to the world of the deceased. A notable example of this would be the art in the tombs, that no one could see. Egyptian art was not based on what the artist could see…
Have you ever wondered about the social structure of ancient egypt? The way it goes is the pharaoh is on top. After that is the upper class that has the elders, priest,vizers and nobles. In the middle class was the solders. Finally there was the farmers and slaves. The first level of the social class was the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh was considered a God. In the text Egyptian Social Structure it said, “In the social pyramid of Egypt the Pharaoh was on top.” The Pharaoh was the most important…
Time of Turmoil The Middle East is in a state of unrest, many Islamic extremists have fallen for the violent ideology to revolt against their government. A general theme of disagreement in faith caused a rift between the citizens and politicians in the Middle East. Leaders who follow a conservative faith that seems antiquated to the citizens are being challenged by the rebels. The booming young generation sees a problem with their government and seeks to make a change themselves. Also, the…
A system of proportions was used throughout the history of ancient Egypt. The canon created a system to determine proportions. Specific proportions may have varied; however, the principle of the canon remained unchanged. Have you ever noticed that ancient Egyptian sculptures often look very similar even when made centuries apart? What was the 'Canon' of Egyptian sculpture? Why did they feel the need to come up with these norms and standards? Why did this 'Canon' last so long? The 'Canon'…
any other role or need to look after other Eyptian people. Every morning the High Priest would break the seal, light the torch to walk the God, say Prayers, clean the statue, placing clothing and jewels on the statue which could be solid gold, play music and perform rituals if the Pharaoh would visit the Temple. At the end of every day the Priest would then clean and while backing out of the shrine they would sweep away all footprints and most importantly seal the sacred area. The Priests…
1) Napoleon had strong significance in Egypt and the Rosetta Stone. Not only did he conquer Egypt, he also retrieved “the lost civilization”. This lead to the discovery of the Rosetta Stone in Rosetta, Egypt. Furthermore, Napoleon had individuals such as linguists, artists and so forth to reveal the stone’s “Egyptian culture”. 2) The Rosetta Stone is constructed of three languages starting from the top, middle, and bottom. The top of the stone contained ancient hieroglyphics, the middle…
Imagine having to use clay pottery containers to reserve your dinner or lunch in, instead of the usual hard plastic you use. Or even having to make your own clay vase or bowl instead of just going to the store and buying it. Well, that is how the Egyptians did it. The Egyptians were one of the first cultures to invent pottery. Pottery was used so frequently, the people of Egypt needed craftsmen to specialize in creating it. The uses of pottery, the procedure for making it, and the material it…
America’s Fight Against ISIS The barbaric tendencies of jihadist terrorists and radical Islamist groups are now a common controversy among countries worldwide. Although these extremists have stood a long time, their conflict only recently escalated to violating international law. Following the tragedy of 9/11 and the invasion of Afghanistan, a new and improved organization, different than Al-Qaeda, becomes what the world now knows as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). The brutal violence…