This article by Kevin Budd is based on a stone circle in Southwest England. This particular arrangement of stones is known as The Merry Maidens. Though the stone circle Merry Maidens may not be as widely known as other stone circles‚ it is still quite interesting and unique nonetheless. Merry Maidens is a late neolithic stone circle located two miles south of the village of St Buryan in the United Kingdom. It is less popular than renowned Stonehenge and considerably smaller in size.The Merry Maidens
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“I would say that it is the explosiveness that I possess in my game. Like a crouching tiger waiting to pounce on it preys". -World No.1 Lee Chong Wei on being asked about what his badminton strength. Firstly‚ let us all congratulate Pandelela Rinong because she became our pride and joy when she created history by becoming the first Malaysian woman to win an Olympic medal. Then of course we must also salute Lee Chong Wei. Chong Wei fought all the way in the final against Lin Dan with intensity and
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Periods[edit] Predynastic (4210 BC–2680 BC) Old Kingdom (2680 BC–2258 BC) Middle Kingdom (2258 BC–1786 BC) New Kingdom (1786 BC–1069 BC)‚ including the Amarna Period (1085 BC–1055 BC) Third Intermediate Period (1069 BC–664 BC) First Persian Period‚ Late Period and Second Persian Period (664 BC–332 BC) Ptolemaic Kingdom (332- 30 BC) Roman Egypt (30 BC to Christianizatian in the 4th century AD) Sunk relief of the crocodile godSobek Symbolism[edit] Symbolism also played an important role in establishing
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Indus valley Civilization – Bronze Age Ancient civilizations are the basis of the world as we know it today‚ built on the ruins of 10‚000 years of advanced cultures such as the Greek‚ Roman‚ Mesopotamia‚ Mayan‚ Indus‚ Egyptian‚ and others that we know primarily through archaeology and some written records. The Indus Valley Civilization‚ which spread and flourished in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent from c. 3300 to 1300 BCE‚ was the first major civilization in India. A sophisticated
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To build the civilization‚ a well-organized central government plays a vital role in a country. This would help a society as cities developed and expanded‚ the food supply and irrigation systems needed to be maintained. Governments‚ such as councils or religious leaders‚ began to oversee the business and existence of the cities. For example‚ the Mesopotamians had several kings who ruled their own territories. This resulted in the issues of empowerment as well as internal fights. On the other hand
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Oracle Bones Oracle Bones were used for pyromancy‚ a branch of divination that has become a characteristic of ancient China‚ particularly the Shang dynasty. Pyromancy means divination by fire and comes from the Greek words ‘pyros’ meaning fire and ‘manteia’ meaning divination. Although historical records show their use around the world. Oracle bones are most commonly known for their use during the late Shang Dynasty [1600-1050 BC]‚ they were usually made from an ox’s shoulder blade (scalpula) or
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Infosys appointed Narayan Murthy as Executive Chairman of the Board Published on: 02-JUN-2013 Infosys on 1 June 2013 appointed N R Narayana Murthy as executive chairman of the Board. India and Nepal agreed to address Each Other’s Security Concerns Published on: 02-JUN-2013 India and Nepal on 1 June 2013 agreed to address each other’s security concerns and curb illegal activities across the open border. Indian Girl’s Team won the Gold Medal in Table Tennis Published on: 02-JUN-2013 Indian
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Attention Getter: Imagine getting hit with a ball at 72mph from 46 feet. Thesis: Jennie Finch has a unique background‚ she paved the way for the sport of softball‚ and is a wonderful friend. Reason to Listen: Being softball’s most dominant pitcher Jennie Fitch has become the most popular softball player of all- time. Finch is one of the most respective female athletes in all sports. SPEECH: Jennie Finch has a unique background. Jennie is known as the face of softball. Jennie is from La Mirada
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This article argues that Stonehenge was a cremation burial site from its beginning and continued to be so throughout the third millennium Cal BC with an estimate of a hundred and fifty individuals buried at Stonehenge. It also goes further‚ saying how the 56 Aubrey Holes belong to the primary stage of Stonehenge construction and also the chance that they contained Welsh bluestones. The cremation burials were appointed to have taken place around the twenty-seventh to twenty-sixth centuries cal BC
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Hello to all‚ I’m new here. Happened to stumble across this site when I was looking for tips on writing my common app essay. Would like to thank the moderators of this site. Anyway‚ this is my essay. Any comments/criticisms would be welcome thank you so much :) Evaluate a significant experience‚ achievement‚ risk you have taken‚ or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. The sun was bearing down on us as we left the bus. As usual‚ we were early‚ perhaps even earlier today. It
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