Giza Necropolis

The Giza pyramids were raised on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile in northern Egypt and were connected, by secured thoroughfares, to mortuary temples in the valley beneath the level. These sanctuaries had landing stages which were connected to the Nile by a waterway. In old times they were incorporated among the Seven Wonders of the World. There are various theories about how the pyramids were produced. One of the more preposterous theories is that extraterrestrial guests might have…

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a national treasure and mystery. It’s located on the Giza Plateau in Giza, Egypt. It is a massive stone sculpture of a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. In this essay you will learn all about the mysteries of the Great Sphinx of Giza. There has been many theories on who built the Great Sphinx of Giza. Some say Khafre, a man who overthrew the throne of Djedefre, built it, but others say it was built by the father of Khafre. The estimated years…

Have you ever heard of the USS Missouri? Well if not let me grab your attention in this paragraph. The Missouri is one of the biggest battleships ever made in the U.S. The Missouri was part of many battles and fought for many years. There are multiple tours you can take on the Missouri. I personally think everyone should visit the Missouri because its historical significance and it was in a movie. So if you want to learn more read the rest of my paper. The “Mighty Mo” is considered one of the…

Ancient Egypt always fascinates me, especially learning about the Pharaohs. Akhenaten is a very famous Pharaoh, and for good reason too. His reign, death, and the discovery of his tomb are especially interesting. Akhenaten’s reign was very different from other Pharaohs. Some people think that in the fifth year of his reign, Akhenaten had a vision. What he got out of it was that he had to change the religion of Egypt. He started to practice monotheism, the worship of one god, and worshiped Aten.…

Secrets: The Sphinx Theories The Great Sphinx of Giza had several mysteries about its history. Who had it built, who is it supposed to look like, and why was it built? For ages, it remained a major mystery, with clues being tough to spot. Recently though, some concrete evidence has built around one king, Khafra. Khafra was the son of King Khufu and throne successor of his brother Djedefre. This theory is proven due to the same building methods as Khafra's causeway and his pyramid. This along…

Experts Have Found an Old Mayan Statue That Looks Like an Alien in Mexico Experts found a mysterious statue in Mexico. It is believed to be an ancient Mayan statue. In fact, this mysterious statue shows an alien that is holding a human hand. You can see a snake that is surrounding a small alien. In the profile view of the artifact, the alien is holding a human head. The eyes of the statue are in an oval shape and the head is pretty strange as well. This incredible discovery was revealed by…

• Also known as the Pyramids of Khufu • 5 million tons of stone • 146 metres high • Made 4500 years ago The pyramids of Giza also known as Khufu have been one of the most amazing structures ever built. Especially based on the time they were built. This was more than 4500 years ago! They have inspired many other buildings and are an architectural masterpiece. It’s amazing that one of the oldest wonders of the world is still standing. To some people they may just be nice to look at, but have…

A team of scientists has discovered unusual, mysterious underground structures in a French cave. The researchers suspect that these structures were probably built by Neanderthals, nearly 176,500 years ago. The structures discovered possess two stone rings located deep inside the cave at Bruniquel in southwest France. The researchers believe that these structures suggest how Neanderthals were far more complex organisms that previously thought by archaeologists around the world. An analysis of…

The piece of art that is the being discussed in this paper is the relief sculpture of King Ahmose I. The sculpture is dated to around 1550-1525 B.C making it from the New Kingdom and is only identified as being from Egypt. The entire sculpture is made completely of limestone and has dimensions of H. 56 cm; 36.2 cm. It is currently being displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Gallery 131 with an inventory number of 2006.270. The relief sculpture is only partially complete, which can be…

The Pyramids of Giza are one of the most important monuments ever built, and a very important part of Ancient Egypt. Yet not enough is being done to preserve them. Wind blown sand is eroding away the outer sections of the pyramids. They have been around for 4,500 years, since the reign of a long ago king. They attract millions of tourists each year, contributing a ton to the economy. Based on all of these reasons, it is obvious that we need to save them. The Pyramids of Giza were built by the…