History of Egypt

from having practicing physicians prescribe medicine mainly from herbs and animals, the ancient Egyptians were also the first to practice surgical procedures and soon became very knowledgeable about the human anatomy through mummification. Popular history doesn’t credit Egyptian medicine to a lot of today’s western medicine practices. Surgery and herbal medicine are one of the few contributions that…

sharing the history of our world. We learned this week that it was important to use art in times when not everyone can read or when there is not a common language within a small territory. Both these statues are perfect examples of how artists can show their own interpretation of what is happening in the world around them through their art. Here I will consider the story being told by the artist in both statues. The first statue is the Royal Acquaintances Memi and Sabu from Egypt. This…

the region in the Middle East which curves, like a quarter-moon shape, from the Persian Gulf, through modern-day southern Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and northern Egypt. Known as the Cradle of Civilization, the Fertile Crescent is regarded as the birthplace of agriculture, urbanization, writing, trade, science, history and organized religion and was first populated 10,000 BCE when agriculture and the domestication of animals began in the region. By 9,000 BCE the cultivation of wild…

third dynasty, which changed the course of history through its many technological advancements in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Djoser, the first king of the “Old kingdom,” headed these technological advancements sometime between 2691 and 2625 BC by commencing the construction of the first pyramids, the step pyramid (Fichner-Rathus). This can be contributed to Djoser’s obsession with the afterlife and his need to leave an everlasting mark on history. Due to this Djoser, set the…

era all the way to 4th century A.D- with special focus on the Middle and New Kingdoms. Two of the biggest and most memorable artworks were the Tomb of Perneb, and the Temple of Dendur. The Egyptian collection depicted what life was like in Ancient Egypt- what the people chose to engrave onto stone, what they placed importance in, and their daily lives. For example, it was clear they had extreme respect for the dead, for there were many funeral tombs, graves, and cemeteries, for example, the…

During a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the most magnificent man-made structures in history were built—the pyramids. The pyramids were tombs built to hold the deceased bodies of the pharaohs of Egypt and to house their spirits in the afterlife. Inside these tombs, the walls were decorated in elaborate paintings. It was a custom for the Egyptians to decorate the walls and ceilings of tombs of the elite. Most of these were supposed to be…

The Old Kingdom of Egypt was a period of time stretching roughly from 2686 BC - 2182 BC, containing the Third - Sixth Dynasties, and sometimes the Memphite Seventh and Eighth Dynasties. Though the exact times are often disputed, everyone agrees that this time period was filled with many early civilization advancements, and it is the first of three kingdom periods of the Nile Valley. The other two being the Middle Kingdom, 2050 BC - 1800 BC, and the New Kingdom, 1570 BC -1544 BC. Otherwise known…

Egypt, one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, Pyramid, especially the big Pyramid in Giza, is the most magnificent artificial building in history. Their large scale reflects the unique role of Pharaoh or the king in ancient Egyptian society. Although the construction of Pyramid from the beginning of the old Dynasty to the end of the Ptolemy era in the fourth Century ad, the peak of the construction of Pyramid started at the end of the Third Dynasty and lasted until…

walls. The murals show the standard aspects of Minoan life, including their prominent bull-leaping ceremony. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut contained painted reliefs that were "the first great pictorial tribute to a women's achievements in the history of art" (pg 60). A noticeable similar amidst the structures was the overall layouts. Both edifices are said to have at least three stories connected with…

Geography has affected civilizations in many ways throughout history. One can see this with any civilization and at any point in time. An excellent example of this is the Egyptian nation from when their history first began to appear through the hellenistic period. Because the Egyptian people were located throughout the Egyptian country, and more particularly by the Nile River, geography impacted their religion, government, and society. Geography affected the Egyptian religion by allowing the…