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Intricately crafted obelisks and tombs decorate the landscape, but how much of that is being preserved? The study and preservation of past culture can heavily influence and educate the present. It is important to learn about the past in order to evolve and create a better future. While change can be beneficial, it is important not to neglect ancient culture. When a person thinks of Ancient Egypt, she might first picture the pyramids, the Sphinx, and even the towering statues and obelisks. Architecture

The first way that the Nile shaped Ancient Egypt was through population distribution. According to document A, the map of Ancient Egypt, a lot of people lived among the Nile. But a majority lived by the delta. Living among the Nile and by the delta gave people fresh drinking water, good farmland, and ways of trading and transportation. The Red Land was land desert area that protected the people from invaders. No one lived there. The Nile not only shaped Ancient Egypt by population distribution but

Djeser-Djeseru, or Hatshepsut’s Temple, was designed by Senenmut, the royal architect. This temple was different from the ones from this same era, mimicking the most traditional buildings. Most of the paintings in this building are known to be reliefs where Egyptians carved stories into stones coloring them afterwards. Those ornaments are more for narrative and tale telling purpose, although it was also used for decorative purpose too. When approaching Deir el Bahari, the visitor would see a huge

The Byzantine Empire has built many architecture sculptures, icons, and buildings throughout its time of existence, that the Byzantine Greeks enjoyed looking at. People could visit the most beautiful mosaics and look at the beautiful domes of the Hagia Sophia that was built in the 5th century by Emperor Theodosius II, or they could pay homage and look at the beautiful Colossus of Constantine. But, if you want to look at the social center of Byzantine life then you would have to go to the Hippodrome

at Lisht South. Archeologists stated from the preserve remnants of the temples that different of temples were spread around Egypt and served for many purposes. During this era, colossi were a predominant theme for the temples ornament along with obelisks and living statues of the kings. A big chunk of The Middle Kingdom Art is about statues some of them made from fragile material or precious metal but in three-dimensional fashion, and are labeled as “ cult statues.” From the papyrus manuscripts statues

additional context; doing so will allow the stricter presentation of information preventing the further empowerment of groups that wish to use the statues to represent hate in modern society. Pitcaithley recalled that in New Mexico on the Santa Fe Plaza Obelisk monument that represented Native Americans, an “activist carved out [racial slurs]” (Pitcaithley). Instead of masking the vandalism the state decided to take this opportunity and enlighten the locals about racism and how a lifeless monument, that

Despite showing a sense of care for her father, in her graphic novel autobiography Fun Home, Alison Bechdel depicts her reactions and interactions with her father’s death as being very unserious, lighthearted, and at times humorous. The actions and behaviors of her father, Bruce, clearly have an effect on Alison’s behavior and the unusual way that she approaches death. Moreover, the outlining of similarities between her and Bruce, especially concerning death, enriches our understanding of Bechdel’s

Jackson Spirito Professor Salzman History 27 8 December 2014 Mausoleum of Augustus There is an old saying, Rome was not built in a day. The early Roman Kingdom emerged with the aid of the Etruscans, the original Italians inhabiting Italy around 800 BCE. Their great influence came in the forms of: living arrangements, burial rituals, architecture, religion, monarchy, and culture. Rome’s early successes were attributed to the bond they had with the Etruscans. As many leaders arose throughout

The Circus Maximus The Circus Maximus, located in the Vallis Murcia (valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills) in Rome, was an ancient hippodrome and mass entertainment venue for the citizens of Rome. The Circus Maximus was first utilised for public games and entertainment by the Etruscan kings of Rome. The first games of the Ludi Romani (Roman Games) were staged there under the rule of Tarquinius Priscus, the fifth Etruscan ruler of Rome. They were in held in early September at the end

he is referring to is the American Revolution, or more specifically, the Battle of Lexington and Concord. This battle took place in 1775 and sparked the start of the American Revolution. The purpose of “Concord Hymn” was for it to be sung at the Obelisk, a monument that was meant to commemorate the Battle at Lexington and Concord. Because of this, it is fitting that Emerson wrote the poem with the setting of the Battle in mind. The first two lines of the poem, “By the rude bridge that arches the