The architecture left from ancient Egyptians leaves you both amazed and query. Most of the monuments left were dedicated and built for monarchs, such as the pharaohs and kings of Egypt. During the Old Kingdom, known as ‘Age of the Pyramids’ was a period of economic success and political stability. But better known as the period of when the Pyramids of Giza were built. In the Middle Kingdom, high-level officials commissioned a new form of tombs. This new found idea was shown in Beni Hasan which was located on the east side of the Nile. The New Kingdom was a time of temples, to honor Pharaohs. The Karnak Temple was a very important religious site where the Egyptians honored the Pharaohs. There were enormous resources devoted to build these
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A time when one of the seven wonders was built, the Pyramids of Giza. The pyramids are located on the West Bank of the Nile River. The oldest and largest of the three pyramids is ‘the Great Pyramid.’ The Great Pyramid was built for Khufu, second of eight kings during the Fourth Dynasty. Three small pyramids were built for Khufu’s queens next to the Great Pyramid. The middle pyramid of Giza was built for Khufu’s son, Kahfre. Within Kahfre’s pyramid was built a unique feature, the Great Sphinx. The smallest of the three pyramids was built for Kahfre’s son, …show more content…
Beni Hasan, a small village on the east bank of the Nile is where the rock-cut tombs were constructed. On the faces of cliffs the chambers were carved from solid rock. A typical tomb contained an entrance, main hall and a shrine. Also within the tomb were reliefs, paintings and other objects designed to protect the well being of the individual in perpetuity. The New Kingdom is defined as a time were the Egyptians worshiped their gods, Pharaohs. Because of this, many temples were built to worship and praise Pharaohs. One of the most well known being the Karnak Temple. Karnak is a city of temples that was dedicated to the Theban gods, Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple covered over 200 acres and included many worshipping sites. The Hypostyle Hall is still the largest room of any religious building in the world. In addition to the Hypostyle Hall there included a number of smaller temples and a sacred
A time when one of the seven wonders was built, the Pyramids of Giza. The pyramids are located on the West Bank of the Nile River. The oldest and largest of the three pyramids is ‘the Great Pyramid.’ The Great Pyramid was built for Khufu, second of eight kings during the Fourth Dynasty. Three small pyramids were built for Khufu’s queens next to the Great Pyramid. The middle pyramid of Giza was built for Khufu’s son, Kahfre. Within Kahfre’s pyramid was built a unique feature, the Great Sphinx. The smallest of the three pyramids was built for Kahfre’s son, …show more content…
Beni Hasan, a small village on the east bank of the Nile is where the rock-cut tombs were constructed. On the faces of cliffs the chambers were carved from solid rock. A typical tomb contained an entrance, main hall and a shrine. Also within the tomb were reliefs, paintings and other objects designed to protect the well being of the individual in perpetuity. The New Kingdom is defined as a time were the Egyptians worshiped their gods, Pharaohs. Because of this, many temples were built to worship and praise Pharaohs. One of the most well known being the Karnak Temple. Karnak is a city of temples that was dedicated to the Theban gods, Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple covered over 200 acres and included many worshipping sites. The Hypostyle Hall is still the largest room of any religious building in the world. In addition to the Hypostyle Hall there included a number of smaller temples and a sacred