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Have you ever imagined what Egypt was like thousands of years ago? Or how it’s like today in the modern world? Egypt is a country that is full of history, culture, and geography. All of these factors have had an impact on society today. Egypt is a very historic place. Pharaohs were very important back in ancient times. They were the rulers, or kings, of Egypt. There were 225 known pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Saqqare, a pharaoh of Egypt about 4,700 years ago, built the first pyramid. That…

Each Moai figure. Like a different snowflake in a blizzard. Not one figure is alike. All 887 statues are unique. The history, description, and creation of the Moai strikes confusion and amazement into the souls of scientists, tourists, and the people of Rapa Nui. (Easter Island) Tenrandomfacts.com states, “It is believed that the native people created the Moai statues in honor of male ancestors.” These statues were made of stone by the native tribes of Easter Island.…

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…

The Mysteries of the Easter Island Statues Explorers in the 18th century hoped to find something monumental, perhaps outlandish. When sailors made landfall on a tiny remote island, they found much more than they could have imagined: a land with a mysterious past and monumental statues that seemed far beyond their imaginations. Rapa Nui, or Easter Island as it was to become known, is the Polynesian island found in the southeast Pacific Ocean. Easter Island is considered to be one of the…

Jericho was one of the first cities ever to be created, and also the first fortified town. The outer wall was over 20 feet tall, and 6.5 feet thick, and the inner wall was even taller and wider. It also happened to be the promise land that the lord had promised the Israelites. Conquering the city of Jericho was a seemingly impossible task due to the massive walls protecting the city, but the Lord had a plan. The Lord told Joshua of his plan to conquer the city, and Joshua told his people exactly…

During ancient Egypt, there were three periods the old, middle, and new kingdoms of stability. The Old Kingdom is known as the Age of the pyramids. During the Old Kingdom people centralized power in the government. The Old Kingdom is during 2700-2200 B.C.E. The Middle Kingdom, known as the Period of Reunification was when art, literature, and architecture flourished. The Middle Kingdom is during 2000-1800 B.C.E. The New Kingdom was Egypt’s Golden Age. When Egypt reached its golden age, it…

is 2,352 years. The Egyptians built the Pyramid of Khufu for Khufu, while the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor was built for Qin Shi Huang. China is the location in which The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor was found, although the pyramids of Giza have always been a known location. These tombs although similar in function difference among their religious backings and the structure of the building. Comparatively, both structures are both tombs that are meant to house a king and certain…

Ever wonder why the pyramids were built? The pyramids are massive structures made by the ancient egyptians long ago. The pyramids are very big and bold, they have many untold treasures inside, and are very mysterious. In the beginning, the pyramids were built for the tombs of the pharaohs. The ancient egyptians thought that the pharaoh was the sun god’s son. With a king as a god that would live forever, Egypt would love all the things the god could give. To make sure the pharaoh's spirit…

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…

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,…