Giza Necropolis

The pyramids encompass one of the greatest mysteries existing today. There are expansive assessments of the Pyramids of Giza detailing the possibilities of construction methods. From top to bottom, inside to outside, or building one pyramid on top of another existing pyramid, the ideas are endless. Propositions often include a combination of those three main concepts for construction. In addition, the intricacies of how the blocks were transported into the proper locations have been under…

After reading Sherine El-Menshawy’s article entitled, “Notes on the Human Characteristics of Ancient Egyptian Kings”, I found it very interesting. My reason for that is because there are so many theories and opinions of each King. The reasoning for Sherine’s article to be able to get a closer look at this kings and to show us things about them that we have never seen before. I noticed a lot of insight in the article from different people and historians, especially in the first couple of pages…

town's most famous attraction. The temple is presently an amazing historical centre, and one of the greatest ancient religious destinations around the world. The Karnak Temple is the second most visited historical site in Egypt besides the Pyramids of Giza. The temple has four principle parts, the biggest part is the stand out which is available to the overall population. Beside the other three sections, there are a couple of different refuge and holy places placed on the outside of the…

In the late evening of November 26, 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his wealthy financial backer, George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, Lord Carnarvon, after the hard work of many years discovered a 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,…

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…

History shows that Mayans were known to be a tough group of people, who during their time were the most dominant force in the region. The Mayan era is believed to have reached its peak during the sixth century, and for long periods of time were successful in creating their legacy in agriculture, mathematics, and architectural creations. For example: in agriculture, the Mayans successfully invented three sophisticated methods of farming. One being agriculture shifting, where trees and plants are…

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 layer of the pyramids which was made of limestone to manufacture parts of Cairo. The primary pyramid was worked for King Khufu. Khufu's…

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…

Stonehenge is a stone monument that has evolved over a period of 10,000 years and is located north of the modern- day city of Salisbury, England. It was built around 1700 B.C., but the structure forms a small part of a larger, sacred landscape. The mystery of how these stones were carried such long distances and the date this site was built are still being questioned. I chose this site because I wanted to be more familiar with it and the phenomenon that surrounds Stonehenge intrigues me. There…

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…