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    front of the Sphinx‚ between its paws‚ with Pharaoh Thutmose IV’s name on it. The stela that it was found on described a line of events on how Pharaoh Thutmose IV and the Sphinx were related. At the top of the stela‚ there were two images of Pharaoh Thutmose IV‚ on one side‚ it showed him incensing to the Sphinx‚ and on the other it depicted him giving water offerings to it. The rest of the hieroglyphics on the stela described in detail how Pharaoh Thutmose IV‚ before becoming King‚ encountered the

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    The creation myth in scripted in the stela strengthens the common theme of how the world is formed because the creation myth is considered most valuable to the people of Africa. In this Creation myth‚ the emphasizes of the foremost character is Ptah cannot be any clearer. He is the definitive creator and God of Memphis where Shabaka ends up ruling and builds his empire. According to the stela Memphis is also the burial site for Osiris. Also‚ the story of Horus and Seth is often connected with the

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    Separated by more than 1000 years‚ the Stela of the Steward Mentuwoser and the Marble stele of Sostratos stand as reminders of the for their time period. The pieces share a similar function‚ but because of the cultures contrasting values the two are strikingly different. The Stela of Mentuwoser originating from the Middle Kingdom‚ depicts a towering figure next to three others which are bringing him offerings . The work is incised into a limestone and painted. Above the figures lies a wall of hieroglyphics

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    Mua Rồi Nước literally translates to “water puppet dance”. The origins of traditional water puppetry are contested1; the earliest reference to Water Puppetry in Vietnam was found at two inscriptions at the Long Doi Son Pagoda2 that describe the popular tale of The Legend of the Restored Sword3. Traditional performances contained twenty-thirty scenes from a possible repertoire of one hundred and thirty four. Performances today are shorter4 (Foley‚ 2001‚ p. 136). As the name implies‚ the theatre performance

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    Abstract Hypocephalus is a small round disk-shaped object generally made not only of plastered linen‚ but also of papyrus‚ bronze‚ gold‚ wood‚ or clay. Ancient Egyptians used it from the Late Period by placing it under the heads of their deceased persons. This odd disk‚ covered with strange images and texts‚ is known as "Hypocephalus‚" which is a Greek word for "That which is below the head‚" referring to its religious significance. This unusual religious pillow enabled the deceased to identify

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    Halle August HIS 153-1 Mr. John Newport September 6‚ 2013 An Analysis of Ivan Van Sertima’s African influence upon the Olmecs The Olmecs were considered to be the first pre-classic civilization in Mesoamerica that flourished in the year C. 1500 to 300 BCE who lived in the Tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico. The word Olmec comes from Aztec origin meaning “people of the rubber country”. The Olmecs were the first civilization to practice ritualistic bloodletting and played the Mesoamerican

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    Pharaoh Date (BC) Highlights of the reign Amenhotep IIINebmaatre 1387-49 · Egypt’s economy booms‚ wealth coming from international trade and gold-mining· Reign characterised by a burst of magnificent building projects and artistic achievement· The Great Royal Wife Tiye‚ daughter if Yuya and Thuya plays a prominent role in reign· Diplomacy and marriage feature in foreign policy. Only one campaign to Nubia reported Akhenaten(Amenhotep IV)Neferkheperure Wa’enre 1349-33 · The cult of Aten the Sun disc

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    would not fall onto those living on the earth. Mayans saw them and drew them as living rocks where they had relationships with the time period. Descriptions of stela and their relationship with the long count are explained to show the significance of the long count. Stela is used to commemorate different time periods‚ on every K’atun a new stela or alter is made. It is then noted during the Classic period that there is a relation between the Mayan calendar and royal powers. During this time more portraits

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    Amenhotep III Amenhotep III ruled Egypt for almost forty years. During that time Egypt enjoyed greater power and prestige that it had ever done before or since‚ prompting modern historians to call the reign of Amenhotep III the Golden Age of Egyptian history. Politically‚ Egypt was the dominant power in its part of the world‚ with influences extending from the Euphrates in the north to the Fourth Cataract in the south. Economically‚ Egypt surpassed its neighbours. Within its territories

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    The ancient Egyptian relief that is housed in the Mandel Center is called “Limestone Relief in Three Sections.” It is dated to be from the Ptolemaic Period‚ 332-250 BCE. Three people can be seen depicted on the relief. The bottom half of the head‚ neck‚ chest‚ and arms can be seen on the middle and left person‚ but only a small portion (a shoulder and arm) of the rightmost person can be seen. The person in the center is holding two pots/vases and appears to be showing them to the person on the left

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