Lapis lazuli

characteristically inventors, and are likely to have been responsible for the development of the first writing characterized by angular shapes that formed characters (Khan Academy, n. d.). Perhaps the most critical invention the Sumerians were known for were lapis lazuli and carnelian, which was much prized for inlays and jewelry. Therefore, they created musical instruments, which were played by skillful harpists and singers during rituals. Music was a significant culture in Mesopotamian life,…

Ancient Egyptian Life Egypt is among the oldest civilizations on earth. Most Egyptians probably descended from settlers who moved to the Nile valley in prehistoric times, and from immigrants of nearby countries. Most people lived in villages and towns in the Nile valley as farmers. The most favoured location of settlements would be on slightly raised ground near the riverbank, where an annual flooding of the Nile would mark the beginning of each farming season. The Egyptians planted wheat and…

They believed in many different gods and goddesses. They believe that the gods are with them thought out the day. They pray to their gods and give gifts to keep them happy with the people. The gods have different names to represent what they are the god for and the king of all gods is Amun Ra. The most important gods are worshiped by priest & priestess. Temples were seen as homes for the gods and not for the commoners around them. Every single day the priest would have a ceremonies to honor…

This quote is said at the start and finish of the epic. Following the stories of Gilgamesh and Enkidu, the two character’s sagas move in arcs that perfectly contradiction and complement each other from one end of the book until the other, between the two versions of this quote. When this quote is mentioned at the end of the epic, Gilgamesh is speaking with Ur-shanabi, the boatman, after having spoken with Uta-napishti. The quote above is the last words spoken in the novel; ending there rather…

very tedious journey. This shows how rich Tutankhamun’s empire was because the deserts to the east and west were dangerous to cross, so the only way for material to reach Tutankhamun’s empire would be by foot and then by boat. For example, to get lapis lazuli, a merchant would have trek down to the Arabian sea to travel a few thousand miles to get to the tip of the Gulf of Suez, to then trek through the Eastern Desert to finally reach Memphis. Then again, Tutankhamun had gained his respect by…

Palette of King Narmer. One of the most significant turning points in art history is the discovery of the Standard of Ur found in the Royal Cemetery at Ur. It is a wooden, rectangular box with narrow, trapezoid sides that is inlaid with shell, lapis lazuli, and red limestone. Just like the Palette of King Narmer, the most distinctive feature is the narrative style…

“Because they slew the Bull of Heaven, and slew Humbaba…between [Gilgamesh and Enkidu] let one of them die” (The Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 7.5-8)! In the poem, The Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh, demi-god and king of Uruk, suffers a tragic loss as his close friend, Enkidu, who assisted him in building an “eternal name,” is sentenced to death. Subsequent to the slaying of the monstrous guardian of the Cedar Forest, Humbaba, and the Bull of Heaven, the gods choose Enkidu to pay the ultimate price in…

overlooked items around our houses, but have you ever stopped to think about them? It all started when Leonard Wooley discovered a straw type item in the tomb of Queen Puabi from a Sumerian City. They were made of 5000 years ago with gold and lapis lazuli. It was used for drinking beer without swallowing dregs or chunks. Later in history, Argentina invented the bombilla according to the article, “The History of Drinking Straws.” These metallic objects were used as straws and a sieve for…

Cartoon Network viewers who are loyally watching Steven Universe season 4 is waiting for the release of Gem Harvest. What adventure or wonder waits the young boy, Steven, in Beach City this time? Will the Crystal Gems (Amethyst, Garnet and Pearl) have an interstellar battle? Previous reports indicate that Gem Harvest in Steven Universe season 4 is going to be about Thanksgiving. It is the 8th and 9th episode and it is going to run for 22 minutes. But some are wondering if this is going to be…

then they also had Kings and heroes that people looked up to for guidance. They were not as powerful as the Gods but they did have a lot of power. In ancient Mesopotamia people did a lot of storytelling and wrote poems as well. Kings valued gold, lapis lazuli, and other precious gems and stones. When Gilgamesh’s best friend died they put up a statue…