Ancient Egypt Research Paper
ANCIENT EGYPT: THE FIRST MAJOR CIVILIZATION
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
ANCIENT EGYPT: THE FIRST MAJOR CIVILIZATION
The world 's first major civilization developed in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. It flourished longer than almost any society in human history. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This research paper will focus on Egypt from its prehistory through its unification under Narmer in the third millennium BCE and up to the Islamic conquest in the seventh century A.D. I will also be describing some of the archaeological sites found in Egypt as well. Egypt lies in the northeastern corner …show more content…
However, by the time of the pharaoh Zoser (or Djoser), who reigned from about 2630 to 2611 B.C., the mastabas had begun to seem too plain for a king 's eternal dwelling. Zoser 's need for a structure that would properly glorify him in the afterlife led to the creation, by his brilliant architect Imhotep, of the first pyramid (Knight et al. 2000).
When most people hear the word “pyramid “ then instantly think about the Great Pyramids of Giza. The Great Pyramids of Giza are located on the west side of the Nile near modern-day Cairo. They are an architectural marvel that has survived for centuries. The Old Kingdom is known is historical context as the beginning of the fall of the Egyptian Civilization. Egyptian civilization reached its zenith during the brief reign of Akhenaton and began a slow but inexorable decline thereafter. While the wisdom of so designating the reign of a pharaoh considered eccentric at best by his successors might be questioned, the fact remains that from the Third Intermediate period onward, the extent of Egyptian political hegemony in the Nile valley and beyond was severely constricted (McNeill et al. …show more content…
In technology, medicine and mathematics, ancient Egypt achieved a relatively high standard of productivity and sophistication. Ancient Egyptian physicians were renowned in the ancient Near East for their healing skills, and some, such as Imhotep, remained famous long after their deaths. Herodotus remarked that there was a high degree of specialization among Egyptian physicians, with some treating only the head or the stomach, while others were eye-doctors and dentists. Training of physicians took place at the Per Ankh or "House of Life”. Medical papyri show empirical knowledge of anatomy, injuries, and practical treatments ("Ancient
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
ANCIENT EGYPT: THE FIRST MAJOR CIVILIZATION
The world 's first major civilization developed in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. It flourished longer than almost any society in human history. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. This research paper will focus on Egypt from its prehistory through its unification under Narmer in the third millennium BCE and up to the Islamic conquest in the seventh century A.D. I will also be describing some of the archaeological sites found in Egypt as well. Egypt lies in the northeastern corner …show more content…
However, by the time of the pharaoh Zoser (or Djoser), who reigned from about 2630 to 2611 B.C., the mastabas had begun to seem too plain for a king 's eternal dwelling. Zoser 's need for a structure that would properly glorify him in the afterlife led to the creation, by his brilliant architect Imhotep, of the first pyramid (Knight et al. 2000).
When most people hear the word “pyramid “ then instantly think about the Great Pyramids of Giza. The Great Pyramids of Giza are located on the west side of the Nile near modern-day Cairo. They are an architectural marvel that has survived for centuries. The Old Kingdom is known is historical context as the beginning of the fall of the Egyptian Civilization. Egyptian civilization reached its zenith during the brief reign of Akhenaton and began a slow but inexorable decline thereafter. While the wisdom of so designating the reign of a pharaoh considered eccentric at best by his successors might be questioned, the fact remains that from the Third Intermediate period onward, the extent of Egyptian political hegemony in the Nile valley and beyond was severely constricted (McNeill et al. …show more content…
In technology, medicine and mathematics, ancient Egypt achieved a relatively high standard of productivity and sophistication. Ancient Egyptian physicians were renowned in the ancient Near East for their healing skills, and some, such as Imhotep, remained famous long after their deaths. Herodotus remarked that there was a high degree of specialization among Egyptian physicians, with some treating only the head or the stomach, while others were eye-doctors and dentists. Training of physicians took place at the Per Ankh or "House of Life”. Medical papyri show empirical knowledge of anatomy, injuries, and practical treatments ("Ancient