Giza

Egypt was unified into one Kingdome around 2900 years ago. The rulers, the pharos, chose the Nile delta city of Memphis as their first capital. Pyramided building began during the Old-Kingdome , reaching its highest level with the construction of the Giza pyramids. The product of Epoch of magnificence, these inaccessible structures, symbolized the potion of the god-king pharaohs. The largest and best know pyramid is the one that belongs to Pharaoh Khufu (Greek:cheaops) , who reigned from 2589…

All throughout history management Theorists have attempted to get the best and most efficient use out of labour, managers and employees, as well as their equipment through observation and experimentation. In many cases management theorists have stumbled upon many of their ideas by accident while working. Management history can be traced back to around 4000BC, in Egypt, as those who created the pyramids would have had some concept of management skills. Two of the most influential theorists of the…

Intro Akkadian Empire is one of the most fascinating civilisations do you know why? Well because Sargon was the first ruler to rule an empire in the world, Sargon was one of the many rulers that ruled the Akkadian Empire. There were five rulers including Sargon. Sargon, Rimush, Manishtushu, Naram Sin, and Shar-Kali-Sharri, were all rulers of Akkadian Empire. Akkadian Empire was fascinating because of its Geography, Government, Economics, Values and Beliefs, Contributions, Developed way of live,…

At 29,029 feet (8,848 meters), Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world in terms of altitude. However, the tallest mountain is actually Mauna Kea in Hawaii, which measures 33,480 feet (10,205 m) from its underwater base to its peak, according to Guinness World Records. (Most of Mauna Kea is underwater.) Everest is located at the border of Nepal to the south and China or Tibet on the north. It is over 60 million years old. Everest was formed by the movement of the Indian tectonic…

The Colossal Heads also appear to be wearing helmets, something that has puzzled researchers ever since they were discovered. The first Olmec head was discovered at Tres Zapotes where at the same time 'Stelae C' was discovered. Markings on Stelae C bear the Olmec calendar long count date which converts to 31 BC. This date on the stelae gives us a probable date for the placement of the Colossal Head. More gigantic heads like the one at Tres Zapotes, in addition to a number of massive stone…

Imagine you are walking among the ancient people who developed one of the greatest monuments in the world Stonehedge. The authors John Hudson Tiner and Majorie Frank both did a great job at describing Stonehedge. Tiner however did an extraordinary job at explaining the different ideas and theories about the mysteries of Stonehedge. He gave different interpretations about the transportation, construction, and the use of Stonehedge. The transportation of the stones at Stonehedge is impossible to…

16th century- Prosthesis from femur The most punctual case of complete upper and lower denture seems to date from sixteenth century and was delved up in Switzerland. It comprise of two curve molded layouts of bone, roughly cut from a bull's femur, and entwined at their back furthest points to frame a pivot. This prosthesis can just have been restorative as opposed to working since it shaped a façade over standing, yet probably rotted, common teeth. There are no bases all things considered and…

What could possibly have made 10,000’s of people work for over a decade to construct the great pyramid in an age when mammoths still walked the earth? Religious reasons where have been the primary motivator for the construction. Economic reasons unique to Egypt helped. Cultural forces helped shape it, and the construction itself shaped culture. Rocks where cut and hauled from hundreds of miles away to build the great pyramids. Why? The Egyptian of the time believed the pharaoh or king,…

Charles Barkley’s hands wrapped around my shoulders. My head barely went to his armpit. The 6’6”, 250 pounder, NBA legend towered over me. We were located in the hotel lobby in Birmingham, Alabama, I was there to compete in the National Speech and Debate Tournament, he was there for fun. “That’s a good skill to have,” he said. “ To be able to communicate effectively and debate.” Is it? I have come to the conclusion, as I have contemplated this one simple question the past year , that the single…

Although the dates of the various phases of construction of the Stonehenge monument, located on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, are generally agreed upon, scholars continue to the debate the methods used to move, shape, and raise the stones of the monument. The Phases of Stonehenge Construction Scholars have divided the construction of Stonehenge into three phases. The most recent scientifically-verified dates for these phases are approximately 3100 to 3000 BC for Stonehenge I, 3000…