HIST 106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Third Dynasty Of Egypt, Hyksos, Composite Bow
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From 3000 bc onward, after narmer, egypt was normally ruled by one person. Third dynasty - egypt had a complete civilization. Pharaoh djoser wanted his architecture to be the best. Filled with network of chambers and tunnels. Sneferu - built a 7 layer mastaba called the meidum pyramid (but construction. Sneferu"s remains are still inside it, but cannot find them. Construction was not done by slaves, but by paid volunteers. Workers were fed, housed, paid, and given tax deductions. No high-technology, just huge amounts of mud, brick, and stone. Pyramids were covered in polished white limestone. A natural alloy - composition of gold and silver. Led to loss of authority and influence. Flooding and famine occurred during her reign. Time of civil war, famine, disease, and political uncertainty. Nobles fought each other with different dynasties trying to rule egypt. At worst, there were 6 families fighting each other. Lack of central gov"t; lack of administration.
