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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…

Located in the west wing of the San Antonio Museum of Art, standing at 6 feet tall, is the statue of Egyptian goddess, Sekhmet. The statue, which is made from granodiorite dates back to the 18th dynasty (New Kingdom) circa 1390-1352 BC during the reign of Amenhotep lll (Art, San Antonio Museum of. "San Antonio Museum of Art - Sekhmet." San Antonio Museum of Art - Sekhmet. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2016). Many seated statues of Sekhmet were made for Amenhotep III’s funerary complex near Thebes.…

Egypt Pyramids and Egypt go hand in hand together, the mystic of a giant pyramid fascinates many people, but what adds to the mystic is why they were built. Pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs and their families. This was done so the family could serve the Pharaoh in the afterlife. But Egypt is much more than just Pyramids, they have a struggling economy, a fascinating rural life, and one of the biggest media markets in all of Africa. Egypt’s economy in a since, is like some of the…

Comparing Theory Assignment A photo of the Kukulkan pyramid has caused a heated discussion all around the world since 2009, because of this picture, a bright beam of light was noticed to come out from the cap stone. This article will list two possible speculations and figure out a better explanation for the observation by analyzing and comparing evidences. According to this amazing photo, the original hypothesis is that the light beam in the Mayan temple photo is actually released from the…

There are many theories behind why Stonehenge was built, but a main component is the application that it has to astronomy. One of the theories believes that Stonehenge is an astronomical calculator or calendar. One thing is however evident, it was no accident; every stone was placed strategically and purposefully. No one is completely certain who built Stonehenge, but it was erected in Wiltshire, England approximately 4,500 years ago. It is carefully aligned so that, if one sits at the…

Introduction Many people are fascinated by the Ancient Egyptian pyramids. A pyramid is a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, especially one built of stone as a royal tomb in ancient Egypt. In this paper, we will take you through the rough Sahara Desert passing the Pyramid of Khufu and around the Djoser Pyramid. This research report will focus on the pyramids, how they were built, who built them, and what they were used for.…

approximately 4000 years ago. In fact, the Great Pyramid of Giza composed of 170,000 tons of limestone. Specifically, the rocks came from Tuna, a place located eight miles from Giza, whereas granite was excavated from 500 miles away (Zatat). Therefore, one of the most debatable mysteries among archeologists is how the ancient Egyptians transported these materials to build the Great Pyramid of Giza. A group of researchers working at the Giza pyramid complex have painstakingly decoded the oldest…

Egyptians King tut Cleopatra Khufu Menes Akhenaten Khufu is the famous ancient Egyptian that I chose Because he was the pharaoh during the creation of the tallest Pyramid, The great Pyramid Giza or the most remembered monument in Egypt and I liked the sound of his name. B. Making the great pyramid Giza so he could be remembered for ever and ever. He did he made the biggest most remembered monument in Egypt. And he made the great Sphinx to scare all the tomb raiders. Away but it only made…

construction of these pyramids was a “national project”. It has been estimated that around 100,000 egyptian labourers worked on the construction of these Pyramids for the sole purpose of serving their rulers whom they thought of as gods. The Pyramids of Giza have stood strong for many centuries, and should last for many more to come. It is the last of the ancient wonders and has proven its worth to make the New 7 Wonders of the…

please the gods by tributing them and making sacrifices for them. The Colosseum, therefore, allowed for this tribute to take place. The Egyptian pyramids are spread across Egypt, but the most commonly studied pyramids are the Pyramids of Giza, just outside of Cairo. Giza is an area comprised of Ancient Egyptian structures, including complexes where villagers lived, some cemeteries, the pyramids, and the famous Sphynx. The Great…