CLASS 310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Nekhen, Conjoined Twins, Tefnut
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Herodotus was the first to introduce egypt to the western world. Egypt was a theocracy religion & gov were identical no separation of church & state . Pyramids tomb for pharaohs after they die & are mummified largest ancient structures reveal preoccupation with the afterlife - a place for eternity to enter the afterlife, pharaohs needed to be buried properly. Possessions needed for afterlife - most prized possessions. Sacrifices - slaves, helpers, etc. were sacrificed for the pharaoh & buried with him. Old kingdom (2600"s bc) king djoser @saqquara. Builds first large stone monument in the world. One of the 7 wonders of the world for each pyramid. 2. 5 million blocks limestone was transported & cut by slaves. Built for pay by citizens who were drafted for the purpose. Aka citizens who had the stature or practicalities to build such a large. Written on papyrus scrolls & were put into coffins literature originated/copied in egypt were very well preserved.
