Fourth dynasty of Egypt

Statues and other kinds of artworks that go back to ancient civilizations like Inca, Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt and many others, give a glimpse into the lives of these ancient societies, their daily routine, customs and traditions, ceremonies, leadership and belief system. Statue of Memi and Sabu dates back to the Egyptian Fourth Dynasty. It’s made from limestone covered with paint. Even though the woman is wearing clothes but the lines of her body features under her clothes are quite visible…

the history of civilizations through art, especially sculptures. In ancient Iraq, Mesopotamia, the Sumerians represented their sophisticated relationships between the people and the gods through making clay sculptures (Carr, 2016). While in ancient Egypt, the old kingdom's art was mainly represented in limestone sculptures that emphasized rituals of kings and gods, as well as the dead services of common and elite people in the society (Smith, 1941). This paper compares and contrasts the…

the Kassites, in 1531BC, took control of Babylonia. The Sealand Dynasty of 1732 to 1460BC coexisted at the same time along with the First Babylonian Dynasty. This dynasty was a separate dynasty in the far southern part of what was Sumer known as Sealand. It was ruled by native Akkadians who claim to be descendants of the First Dynasty of Isin. After the fall of Babylonia the Sealand Dynasty became a territory of the Kassite Dynasty. Because of its loss of the authority within itself,…

original seven wonders and the new ones. It is a world renowned tourist attraction and can be visited at almost anytime in a full calendar year. It is located on the Giza plateau near modern day Cairo. It dates back to the reign of Khufu during the fourth dynasty, or 2589-2566 BC(Sen). The pyramid was the tallest and largest man made structure on the planet up until the creation of the Eiffel Tower in 1889. The pyramid measures out to be 479 feet tall and has a base of 754 feet. The pyramid…

During the end of the Twelfth Dynasty at the close of the Middle Kingdom, the Hyksos foreigners invaded the Nile River Valley and eventually gained control over the majority of the Egyptian Kingdom. While it is disputed whether the foreigners emerged from Asia or from areas of Palestine, this feat was achieved through superior technology surpassing that of the Egyptians. This caused the Second Intermediate Period, or the time before the New Kingdom and after the Middle during which the Hyksos…

cultural backgrounds, most would agree this time in history played a crucial role in how societies will govern themselves today. Each empire played equally important roles in the progression of societies. The examination of the world’s greatest Dynasties’ sheds light on their legacy and in some cases their demise. Their impact is still influential…

al-Din was a Kurdish origin Muslim and the first sultan of Syria and Egypt. He was the founder of the Ayyubib dynasty despite it although its name was after his father. He was the leader of the Muslim in the Levant as they opposed the European crusaders. After the Muslim had triumphed, he became the legend of the people giving him a place in history pages. At the height of his power, his sultanate encompassed of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Yemen, Hejaz and other neighboring North Africa regions…

Khafra was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 4th dynasty during the Old Kingdom. He was the son of Khufu and took the throne after Djedefre. According to the ancient historian Manetho, Khafra was followed by king Bikheris, but according to archaeological evidences he was actually followed by king Menkaure. Khafra was built the second largest pyramid of Giza. Some of the egyptologists also credit him with the building of the Great Sphinx, but this is highly disputed. Nobody knows much about…

Mediterranean. Egypt had a brief section in the chapter. Analysis of the Seated Scribe (page 330), gives us a better understanding of the everyday people in Ancient Egypt and the importance of the preservation of history. The statue was found the Necropolis at Saqqara, by the Djoser step pyramid, in 1850 by Auguste Mariette. The statue is made from painted limestone and alabaster. It has rock crystal eyes and wooden nipples. The height of the piece is 21 inches. It was carved in the fourth…

many different shapes and sizes from before the beginning of the Old Kingdom to the end of the Middle Kingdom.” said by Scientists have proven that the pyramid Djoser was the first pyramid to have a tomb put in. The 3 massive tombs built in the Fourth Dynasty are considered monumental pyramids, these tombs were built for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure there, housed the royal mummies and their worldly effects thought to protect and be used by the kings in their afterlife. The…