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Egyptian Structures: Is there more than meets the Eye? Have you ever wondered what something unique signified? Learning the representation of things can be interesting. “For many decades, Egyptians didn’t have any real proof of eclipses” (Ibrahem). More than just impressive Egyptian structures and character, the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid, and the Eye of Horus are symbols related to the solar eclipse. First off, the Egyptian Sphinx is a monument that has the body of a lion and the head of a…

There are a variety of reasons to visit Machu Picchu,Peru. Machu Picchu, Peru is known for its variety of wonderful and extraordinary views.This place has an history, from the time it was discovered until now.In Peru, there is a lot of culture that comes from the influence of the city of Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu, Peru is known for hiking, exploring, and seeking wonderful views. The most well known place is the Temple of the Sun. The Temple of the Sun was sculpted or constructed out of pure…

Hey, how are you doing? I’m loving it so much at the Egyptian field trip. So far I’ve learned a lot about pyramids for example who built them and what was their purpose. This place is amazing is so informational and its answering most of my questions about the pyramids. The purpose of them building pyramids was to use their pyramids as a place to put their tombs after they die. The other purpose of building pyramids is to keep their valuable things away from the robbers so they don’t…

BC the curtain rises on Egyptian civilization. In a civilized society some people did specialized jobs. One of these jobs was the doctor. The first doctor known to history was Sekhet-eanach who 'healed the pharaoh's nostrils'. (We do not know what was wrong with them). The second doctor we know of was Imhotep (c. 2,600 BC) who was vizier or prime minister to the pharaoh. He was also a doctor and he was so famous that after his death he was worshiped as a god. Most of Egyptian medicine relied on…

civilizations of the ancient Middle East. And Egyptian pharaohs flourished for 3000 years. And Alexander the Great recaptured Egypt in 323 B.C. After that, Egypt was a part of Greece. Under the Greek Ptolemaic dynasty, Egypt has become an advanced social civilization. (Smith,C.G 2016) In 3,000 B.C.E, Egypt is a country, but now there are mostly desert, but near the Nile River is a very rich place, so the Nile River is very important to the Egyptians. The Nile River is the longest river in…

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' or rules of Egyptian sculpture and art is the basis of nearly all ancient Egyptian art. The rule (canon) in ancient Egyptian art was always that things should be represented from their most…

conflicted view of the Egyptians that the author so frequently presents. Though, at times, he emphasizes their otherness, he seems to admire their achievements and credits them with inventing multiple cultural practices that the Greeks then copied. He begins with high praise for the Egypt, calling it a country of wonders, unparalleled in their quantity or majesty (2.35). Although the author continues to describe Egypt as a land like no other, he shifts his focus towards the Egyptians’…

“Ramses II (aka Ramses II, Ramses II or Sese) was the third pharaoh of the 19th dynasty,” states Ancient-Egypt-Online. Ramses ll was one of the most important Egyptian pharaohs of the New Kingdom. He is also a very interesting person in Ancient Egyptian history. In our opinion, Ramses ll is one of the best pharaohs in history. Did you know that Ramses ll died when he was 90 years old? He lived from 1303 B.C. to 1213 B.C. He ruled for more than half his life - he ruled for 66 years to be exact.…

Hammurabi was the King of Mesopotamia between 1772-1750BCE. He is known for a set of 282 laws named the Hammurabi Codes. He then engraved the laws in a public stone so that everyone could see. Hammurabi's law handled all the aspects of life, setting up specific laws that must be followed. The code of Hammurabi clearly indicates an almost egalitarian societal structure. Social justice is one of the social aspects that the law addresses among the different social class. The King set the codes…

the afterlife, wrap the body in linen, place protective amulets on the body, and then place the body in a tomb with all kinds of goods just to be looted or found later. Nobody considers how these processes came about and became important to the Egyptians. Mummification and the burials are one of the more know characteristics, but what people normally know about is from the New Kingdom. Believe it or not the origins, importance, and evolution of…