Egyptian architecture - history3200 BC to 1 AD Flashcards
Centralized omnipotent authority seen as a god dwelling on earth and sole mater of the country and its inhabitants. Knowledge in astronomy, mathematics, philosophy and music.
Pharaoh (King)
Initiated the design, financing, quarrying and transporting of materials, organization of labor and construction itself.
Pharaohs
Past pharaohs
Khufu, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, Amenhotepll, Ramses II, CleopatraVII
became Pharaoh at the age of 9.
Tutankhamun
It is the image of a god that the Pharaohs wore on their crown. Only the Pharaoh was allowed to wear. It was said that she would protect them by spitting flames at their enemies.
The Cobra Goddess
Pharaohs built these for themselves so they could live well in the afterlife.
Tombs
The first Pharaoh was a king, who united both upper and lower Egypt into a single country.
Menes
Social structure of ancient Egypt.
(1) Pharaoh (2) Government officials, Nobles, Priests (3) Soldiers (4) Scribes (5) Merchants (6) Craftsman (7) Farmers and slaves
Cult of many gods representing nature
sun, moon, stars, animals, after death