monument was meant for royalty and power connecting into the government of Tula. Then, the important parts of the Pyramid B are the pillars found at the summit. Each of the four pillars symbolizes human figures, with two personages on the lower section and the other two personages on the upper half of each pillar. All of the personages represent some type of warrior. This architecture brings forth the idea on how the Toltec’s showcased their exceptional…
Funny how things go sometimes , what was once used against witches of time are now used (BY) witches of this time ..there is archaeological evidence for a variety of Early man that they made charms and spells designed to ward off malevolent witchcraft. "The ritual of superstition was recognized and very potential for study", these studies provides an overview of pre-christian periods , whereas the cunning folk used these practises . Even in Paganism , witches were considered evil , even by the…
The Obelisk’s iconography takes on a geographic scope in its artistic elements as the interaction sphere of Chavin’s civilization sphere entailed the desert coast, humid tropical forests and highlnds, which were three key ecological zones of Peru. The monumental architecture reflected the unique interregional syntesis of Chavin as it is located on a crucial route from the Pacific Coast, through the high pass to the Amazon basin. The obelisk, additionally, was structured in a manner that it…
is why ceramic jugs are often used as offerings to rain deities (Moyes et al. 2009:179). Asides from water jugs, rain rituals may also include child sacrifice and musical performances based on human remains and musical instruments found in the archaeological record (Ishihara…
Occidental societies tend to ingenuousness. Nothing strange here, Jesus predicted it two thousand years ago. In this chapter a few examples of well-known ingenuousness are presented in order to get the reader acquainted with the subject. For the Christians among you: although our Lord said that often children of this world are shrewder than those of the Light, He did not say always. We should at least have the courage to open our minds to the possibility of being ingenuous. Since it is always…
This lack of uniting factor made it easier for the Romans to conquer the land. Many believe that northern Britain was minimally affected by Romanisation. The Romans did not conquer the majority of northern Britain, and even within the sections they did have political control of very little trade or Romanisation took place. Northern Britain did not have land suitable for villas which was where a majority of the Romanisation showed…
1. Introduction: “Two thousand years ago there was a major break in the economic and social world of southern Africa. Domestic animals and pottery were introduced for the first time into an environment of hunter-gatherers. There is considerable debate on the origin and spread of domestic animals on the subcontinent, but no argument that they have arrived from the north” Quoted by Cummings et al. 2014:484). According to Mountain (2003:40) the Khoekhoen have been regarded as the ethnographic…
The Nubian civilization, modern day Sudan, is arguably the most ancient civilization in Africa, with initial settlements in the territory dated as far back as 8200 BC. The innovations and technological improvements pioneered by the Nubian culture, over time, would spread throughout the continent (most notably into Egypt). Among these advances were the establishment of efficient food production, dogma that would lay the foundations for Egyptian concepts of the afterlife and the birth of material…
The Colosseum is an ancient site located on Via Piazza del Colosseo in Rome, Italy. The founder and the creator of finding the arena was a Roman Emperor named Emperor Vespasian. Another word for this site was called the ‘Flavian Amphitheater’. The Colosseum starting building between 70-72 AD where it had officially opened in 80 AD by Vespasian son, Titus. The Colosseum was built for entertainment as it’s known as an amphitheater doing many things from when it was first built in 80 AD for…
Cahokia: A Book Critique The book Cahokia by Timothy R. Pauketat answers a question that most didn’t even know was questionable: What did early North American cities look like? The answer lies in the mounds and relics of the magnificent city of Cahokia. Pauketat explains through extensive detail, the experiences of others, and by presenting questions to the reader just how this city came to be and how it faded out. Pauketat portrays information in a clear and precise way by using exact…