Khufu

At the end of the center of the eastern section of the Mall in Washington D.C. stands the Washington Monument. The monument rises just over 555' tall and was finished in 1884. The shape of the Washington Monument is that of an Egyptian obelisk which stands as an anchor for the Capital of the Nation. What is unique about this structure is not only its enormous size (it is the tallest obelisk in the world) but its change of material color of the monument from the bottom third of the structure.…

Stonehenge is a stone monument that has evolved over a period of 10,000 years and is located north of the modern- day city of Salisbury, England. It was built around 1700 B.C., but the structure forms a small part of a larger, sacred landscape. The mystery of how these stones were carried such long distances and the date this site was built are still being questioned. I chose this site because I wanted to be more familiar with it and the phenomenon that surrounds Stonehenge intrigues me. There…

accomplishments still puzzle people today. One of those accomplishments is the great pyramids, vast blocks stacked a top of one another at perfect angels creating the pyramid shape. The largest pyramid built was the Pyramid of Khufu. If I was an architect on the construction of the Pyramid of Khufu I would have daily goals. A few of my daily task on a day in the beginning of construction would be finding dimensions, finding laborers, and inventory of materials. Before any projects get started…

also been sealed. One of the slabs was broken and underneath and a large pit had been opened up and the workers caught site of an oar. Sealed in the pit for more than 4500 years was a well preserved dismantled boat that had been buried with King Khufu. The boat was in a total of 1224 pieces, which were laid carefully within the pit. The…

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…

Stonehenge There is no recorded history regarding the constitution of Stonehenge. Knowledge of such theories is that they are almost speculation. As a result, many theories have been created and tested. All that we know for sure about Stonehenge is the ownership and the preservation of it from about the 1800s to now. These theories indicated, that there are two types of stones used at Stonehenge “sarsen, the biggest stones there” and “bluestones, even though they are weesmaller but still…

Used famously for references in movie films, television shows, novels, and in photographs, the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most historical and recognizable landmarks in Egypt. Standing at 481 ft all and 756 ft wide, it is the oldest and the largest of the three great pyramids in Egypt; it is also the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the World. This enormous, triangular structure is completed out of pure stone and there are several debates among archaeologists on how it was humanly possible to…

Across the barren desert, eyes gaze upon anyone who comes across its path. Baring the face of a supposed killer, standing tall and mighty, always ready to strike. Protecting a lifelong mystery, waiting to be uncovered. There are a lot of unexplained mysteries and phenomenon in history. One of the most sacred and mysterious of all is the Sphinx. Theories of this creation range from being the resting place for the god Osiris, and the tomb of the Pharaoh Khafre but, the most realistic and…

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…

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…