Architecture played a bigger role in ancient Egypt then it did before this time. During this time, not only were larger scaled buildings created but architecture was used to define social class and to show power. Ancient Egyptians were focused on death and the afterlife. They took great care in insuring that they would be taken care of in the after life. One way that they did this was how they were buried. Pharaohs were buried in pyramids filled with their possessions loved ones, and even some slaves to take care of them in the after life. One example of this is the stepped pyramid of Djoser which was designed by Imhotep, who was the first known architect. Because these structures were easy to rob, the insides of the pyramids were well protected with false doors. The pyramid of Djoser had 34 of them to protect it.
Later came the Great Pyramids of Giza which were the burial sites of the Pharaohs Menkaure, Khaafre, and Khufu all of whom reigned during the Old Kingdom. All three of these Pharaohs were part of the same family who decided to have their tombs built near one another. To build these pyramids, it took 2.3 million blocks of stone, the largest one alone covered 13 acres and is 55 stories high. All three were completed within 75 years of each other.
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| From Left: Menkaure, Khafre, Khufu |
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| Queen's Chanbers |
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| King's Chambers |
Later came the Great Pyramids of Giza which were the burial sites of the Pharaohs Menkaure, Khaafre, and Khufu all of whom reigned during the Old Kingdom. All three of these Pharaohs were part of the same family who decided to have their tombs built near one another. To build these pyramids, it took 2.3 million blocks of stone, the largest one alone covered 13 acres and is 55 stories high. All three were completed within 75 years of each other.
She did a good job explaining the pyramid layout. I never knew they used false doors to trick the robbers.
ReplyDeleteShe did a good job explaining the pyramid layout. I never knew they used false doors to trick the robbers.
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