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html http://www.everyculture.com/Cr-Ga/Egypt.html Question 2: What is this country known for? Egypt is known for many things. They are known for the many years of Pharaohs, kings and rulers. Egypt is known for the amazing architecture such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the tombs of Pharaohs. It is also known for the ancient civilizations. Egypt is known for the rich history dating back to the Mesopotamian era. Sources: http://www.innovateus.net/innopedia/what-egypt-known…

of place. The scale of the pyramids, the far reaching stretch of the avenue of the dead, the symmetry of the walls, the rhythmic placement of the temples and highly decorated dwellings, filling the visitor’s peripheral vision, immersing them in the space, giving confirmation to one’s place in the world (Pallasmaa 2005, 11-13); a city of power and order. Creating a central spine, The Avenue of the Dead is 40 metres wide and 5 kilometres long. Beginning at the pyramid of the feathered…

Nicholas Flamel’s life was mysterious from the time he was born. Flamel was rumored to have been born in Pontoise, France. But, there is no real evidence to support this claim. There is also little to no info about Flamel’s childhood. Flamel married Pernelle an intelligent widow who also happened to own a little property. It was a little odd back then for women regardless of their social class to own any property. The ancient practice of alchemy had travelled into to Europe from the Middle East…

Humankind have been constructing magnificent structures as far as history can remember. Many engineered marvels have been questioned as how such lengths were pushed to erect the tallest and elaborate creations without the modern tools we know and use today. But, there was a time where all knowledge for construction had seized. On the contrary, there was one willful man in Florence, Italy, Filippo Brunelleschi (1377 – 1446) who was up to the challenge and to prove it the Cathedral of Santa Maria…

In order to discuss and analyze procurable effects of the current economic state of Algeria, it is imperative that background information be evident to support the overall claims and verifiable truth of the country economic well-being through erudition of the social, political and economic institutions. Since Algeria’s independence in 1962, they have increasingly progressed their economic well-being in Africa as they began to modernize in 1970 (The World Factbook: ALGERIA, 2016). Currently, the…

"It acquired its name from the giant bronze statue that Nero had commissioned of himself to resemble the Colossus at Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." The Romans used different materials in building this amphitheatre. They made concrete by mixing volcanic materials with stone, sand and limestone. Other materials used were marble, travertine, tuff, tile, bricks, cement and lime. These materials were “very durable, as is shown by the present condition of the blocks in the…

Santiago sets on a journey of self-discovery, in his journey he encounters significant moments and experiences that are important. These moments include his meeting with the King of Salem, Melchizedek that helped Santiago set off on his journey to the pyramids of Egypt, meeting Fatima and teaching him how to love, Santiago’s meeting with the Alchemist, who taught him more about omens and how to read them. The Alchemist finished off his journey of self-discovery and led him down a path of…

The Alchemist ( O’ Alquimista in Portuguese) is a famous novel that was written by a Brazilian novelist and lyricist, Paulo Coelho. It is about Santiago, a young shepherd and his journey to Egypt, after he had dream of finding treasure. It was entitled The Alchemist for it is about turning common or ordinary objects into something that value the most. When it says the Alchemist, it does not mean its literal meaning but it conveys or pointing out that all of us can turn something to…

This quote is significant to the episode and as a whole for very similar reasons. The point of the book where this line is read, Santiago has finally reached the pyramids of Egypt. The whole novel leads the reader to this moment. Readers feel a sense of accomplishment after reading Santiago’s journey and seeing him finally achieve his dream. At this section Santiago “thanked God for making him believe in his Personal…

common characteristics. The alchemist and Englishman did not think Santiago was crazy when he told them about his dream. Both of them had their own experiences in which they could relate or give him knowledge. When the boy had finally arrived at the pyramids and was digging for his treasure, some men beat him and took his money. They also wanted to know what he was digging for but when the boy said treasure they laughed and went on their way. They did not think there was any way possible that…