10,000 B.C. What is thought to be your stereotypical cavemen and the discovery of fire period was well underestimated. Especially after the discovery of the world’s oldest temple, Göbekli Tepe, by German archaeologist Klaus Schmidt. Göbekli Tepe was an astonishing discovery to archaeologists regarding intellect about the Neolithic Revolution; due to the remarkable advancement and ability of foragers to build such a large monument in a period yet to develop metal tools. This Revolution took place…
small hole in one of the bedrocks of Valley of Kings. Later that hole opened the way into one of the greatest discoveries in the world. November 22, 1922, was the day when the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered. Tutankhamun was a mysterious 12th Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, who was in authority for about 9 or 10 years, approximately in 1323-1332 BC. In our days Tutankhamun is also called as Tutankhaten and King Tut, and after the discovery of his tomb, he is considered one of the famous…
What was the Stonehenge built for? There are many ancient histories of kings and cities, even death of people.There are so many ancient histories that hasn't been discovered from the scientists like how they died or what tools they used to make their houses 64000 bc ago. A mystery that hasn't been discovered yet is what the stonehenge were built for. One thing that scientists are still asking is why the stonehenge was built.One…
responsibilities. The pharaoh was the head of state and the representative of the gods on earth, Pharaohs also were respected religion wise and politically wise. Certain Pharaohs conquered many cities at once and became very powerful. Ancient Egyptians were ruled by a monarchy, which means the next ruler was born into the family. The organization of government was run like a democracy and there were levels of who had the most power.…
Egypt is surely understood for its pyramids. The pyramids were worked for pharaohs and their nearest relatives to be covered in. Pharaohs were leaders of Egypt. The tombs, where the pharaohs and their families were covered, were in the intricate form of the pyramids. There are three pyramids, one for King Khufu, one for King Khafre, and one for King Menkaura. The pyramid edifices of Giza (area of the pyramids) served as a wellspring of building material for Cairo since they utilized the top…
From ancient civilizations to hurricanes, researchers and exporeres study nearly everything. Exploreres use various forms technology for conducting their research. These forms include, inventions such as The Mailbox; a invention created by Mel Fisher that aided the discovery of objects underwater, planes to withstand hurricane power, Infrared satellite imagery, etc. Infrared satellite imagery is the most advanced form of technology for researchers and explorers due to the fact that it aids…
with its culture, he wears a double crown upon his head, a royal head cloth, a cobra above his head. He is also grasping a scroll-like object; he also has a dagger at his waist with features a falcon head that represents Horus, who was known by the Egyptians to be the protector of the king. The cobra symbolizes that he is the ruler of Lower Egypt. The shape on the head piece shows his ruling of Upper Egypt. It stands with his left foot just one step in front of the other, which like the Lamassu…
point in time. An excellent example of this is the Egyptian nation from when their history first began to appear through the hellenistic period. Because the Egyptian people were located throughout the Egyptian country, and more particularly by the Nile River, geography impacted their religion, government, and society. Geography affected the Egyptian religion by allowing the surrounding nature to shape the way that Egyptians viewed gods. The Egyptians consistently had a polytheistic worship…
Prolouge I assume that one would give up on history, thinking it is all in the past and it has nothing to do with us now. But in reality, it does. Events in the past influence us today. Without Ancient Egypt, we would not have the type of technology we have today. But history does not just affect technological advancements, it shapes family trees, governments, and how traditions have been passed down to each generation forming a culture. But some things have gone unknown. The most interesting…
A CASE OF MODERN-DAY BURIAL IN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SARCOPHAGI For over a century and a half, two ancient Egyptian sarcophagi can be found in Slovenia. About 1845 these sarcophagi were sent to Vipava by Anton Lavrin, Austrian general consul in Alexandria, who was engaged in collecting Egyptian antiquities, a common habit among European diplomats in Egypt at that time. Vipava was Lavrin's hometown and he brought the sarcophagi there to be set up in his family burial vault. The sarcophagi were…