Ancient Mesopotamia Architecture I 2013-12-05 Mesopotamia 2013-12-05 General Introduction from the Greek Μεσοποταμία‚ mesos‚ meaning ’middle’‚ and potamos‚ meaning ’river’ to translate into ’between two rivers’ It is the plains of the Tigris and Euphrates which called now Iraq Irrigated by numerous canals between the two rivers and was highly cultivated 2013-12-05 The geography includes: Broad and generally level land Syrian desert to the
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London: George Bell & Sons‚ 1896. Ancient and Medieval History Online. Facts On File‚ Inc.http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE49&iPin=amdoc095&SingleRecord=True (accessed October 3‚ 2011). Secondary Sources: 1. Kuhlman‚ Erica Ann. "Hatshepsut." A to Z of Women in World History‚ A to Z of Women. New York: Facts On File‚ Inc.‚ 2002. Ancient and Medieval History Online. Facts On File‚ Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE49&iPin=azwom00156&SingleRecord=True.(accessed October
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Hatshepsut Name: Ryan Harris Hatshepsut was the most successful woman king that ruled for over 15 years in the 18th Dynasty. She increased the wealth of Egypt and was very successful with her wealth‚ building‚ trade and prolific architectural projects and she was awarded with an extension and reigned from 1508-1458B.C.E. She had architectural achievements as well as her impact on military. Hatshepsut had led successful military campaigns early after she was promoted king. The success of wealth
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Hatshepsut Describe the expedition to Punt in the reign of Hatshepsut. (10 marks) The expedition into punt during the reign of Hatshepsut took place prior to or during the ninth year of her reign and involved a lengthy voyage along the Nile somewhere in the vicinity of present-day Somalia. We know of this because of the many pictorial primary sources carved into the walls at her temple at Deir el Bahari which indicates Punts inner African location. The expedition was most likely aimed to open
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My Pharaoh Essay I am Pharaoh Hatshepsut and I am the chosen one to rule Egypt. As I am a woman it takes a lot of work to rule Egypt and make sure everyone believes that I am a true Pharaoh. Becoming Pharaoh was not an easy task‚ but I did manage to do everything like a real Pharaoh would. Just like every Pharaoh I had my role to uphold. I had many roles to obtain some of which were difficult. Some of my many roles were to watch the law courts and make sure everything that was going on was
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Arleigh Nella Mr. Fitzpatrick CHW3M 23 November 2011 Tuthmosis III: The Pharaoh that Reigns Supreme A country is a reflection of its leader; the citizens‚ military‚ laws‚ and cultural traditions directly reflect the aspirations of the leader. In Ancient Egypt‚ many Pharaohs had the honour of leading Egypt‚ sculpting it to their respective visions. One Pharaoh‚ however‚ remains the most successful leader as he strengthened Egypt’s presence in the Middle East on many accounts. Tuthmosis III
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Ramses II was one of the most significant pharaohs to ever rule ancient Egypt. He was the longest reigning pharaoh of Egypt. His reign lasted for nearly 67 years. Besides being the longest reigning pharaoh‚ he is also the oldest pharaoh to ever rule the land of Egypt. Ramses II left a mysterious legacy upon Egyptian history because of his unusual life ‚ appearance among Egyptians ‚ and his death. Ramses II life was very fascinating for a pharaoh. King Ramses II lived for 90 years. It
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Assessment Task 1- Case Studies Deir-el Medina by Mike Ryan 1. Describe the site (200 Words): * -Who built the site * -When was it built * -How was it built * -What was the purpose of the site Deir-El Medina is a one of the best preserved ancient settlements in Egypt. The settlement is situated in a small isolated valley surrounded by the Theban hills‚ on the west bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt. This village was the home to a community of workmen who constructed and decorated
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The two cultural artifacts selected are artifacts drawn in remembrance of two ancient leaders that were considered great‚ powerful and respected in their reigns. They are the sculptures of Napoleon Bonaparte‚ also known as Napoleon one‚ who was a French emperor. The second sculpture is that of Thutmose III‚ the sixth pharaoh of Egypt. There are several artifacts crafted for these two leaders‚ but this work focuses on two. The Napoleon 1 sculpture is kept at the Auckland Art Gallery. It was crafted
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Humanities Assignment Works of Art from Ancient Cultures The Smithsonian Institution Freer/ Sackler Gallery: Ancient Egyptian Art Head of a Pharaoh (2675 – 2130 BC) Made of stone and copper Here I found many interesting pieces of art work that really caught my eye. The first piece I found interesting pieces of art work that was called “Head of a Pharaoh‚” the headgear and moustache helped to identify the figure as being an Egyptians pharaoh. There was a tall crown with a rounded
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