Ancient History Preliminary Assessment Task 2013 TRANSCRIPT: TUTANKHAMUN’S TOMB‚ EGYPT When archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922‚ he remarked that it was “the day of days‚ the most wonderful that I have ever lived through‚ and certainly one whose like I can never hope to see again.” On that November day‚ not only had this man uncovered an unknown ancient Egyptian tomb‚ but one that had lain nearly undisturbed for over 3000 years whose remains laying within astounded
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but mostly Iranian (or Parsi which later became Farsi). Scythians have left important ethnological markers such astamgas (brand marks) and kurgans (permanent cemeteries). A2500 year old mummy was recently found in the snow capped mountains of Mongolia with blond hair‚ tattoos‚ and weaponry.The mummy was preserved by ice and was found at 2600 meters.This
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contains many tomb of kings from the New kingdom Howard Carter – worked in Egypt for 31 years before discovery‚ started at 17 copying wall scenes and inscriptions. In 1907‚ George Herbert the 5th was the Earl of Canarvan place in England (Lord Canarvan) hired Howard Carter after his first season of searching for sites was unsuccessfull. Canarvan funded Carter’s whole excavation‚ and if it wasn’t for Lord Canarvan‚ he would not have been able to fund it himself. They Discovered the Tomb on November
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inside. I began to feel conscious of my agape jaw and furrowed brow though I did not know what else to do but to stand and wait. A hat‚ a draping shirt‚ a sword‚ boots and the lagging shuffle-walk of a man too tired for pleasantries. “I have a treasure map” he shoved a scribbled-on paper in my face‚ “Help me?” There was still sand stuck to me‚ I brushed it off‚ the sun glaring in my eyes. “I need help. Are you in?” “Okay.” He grinned beneath several months’ worth of facial hair and beckoned
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Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 is believed to be the utmost significant archaeological discoveries of the century. The treasures found were stored in the following parts of the tomb the Antechamber Annex‚ and then the Burial Chamber and Treasury. The Ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife. The customs and beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians called for the preservation of the body and extensive provisions for the after-life which were buried with them in the tomb. These treasures were seen
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What is wrapped in linen‚ gets its organs removed and put in a coffin forever‚ don’t know‚ it’s a mummy. In 3000 BC when Ancient Egyptian were roaming the world‚ they had a very complex life. Ancient Egyptians mummies are one of the world’s most interesting ancient artifacts due to how they were made‚ why were they made‚ and where they were buried. The steps to making an Ancient Egyptian mummy are complex. First‚ you clean the body‚ you remove the organs but the heart by cutting a slit on the side
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Treasure Island Treasure Island is an amazing adventure‚ one that everyone dreams of since childhood‚ is the quest for a secret treasure in a distant island. A brave boy‚ among good and bad pirates‚ within the exotic setting of a mysterious island‚ is the protagonist of one of the most famous stories for the young. This story isn’t as simple as many other childrens books. That could relate to the fact that it is a more enjoyable story for the preteens than the nursuryaged children
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Austin 1 Andrea Austin 9-21-08 ENGL 258 Paper #1 The Collector of Treasures The social imbalances between men and women are evident in the story “The Collector of Treasures.” While the woman struggles for her own individual freedom‚ the man embraces his and neglects his duties as a father and husband. Freedom is not being alone‚ without responsibility. It is being loved and storing treasures of friendship throughout life. A woman can never be free if she knows her husband is always getting
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The Evolution of the Word Tomb “At the bottom of the heart of every human being‚ from earliest infancy until the tomb‚ there is something that goes on indomitably expecting‚ in the teeth of all experience of crimes committed‚ suffered‚ and witnessed‚ that good and not evil will be done” – Simone Weil (French social Philosopher‚ Mystic and Activist in the French Resistance during World War II. 1909-1943) The word tomb has been used in many forms of literature throughout history. From the beautiful
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Critical Analysis of the "Collectors of Treasures" Bessie Head was born in Pietermaritzburg‚ South America. Brought up in a foster home‚ she had a difficult childhood and adolescence. After completing her education‚ she worked as a journalist and teacher‚ but the oppressive policies of apartheid forced her to exile. She and her son settled in neighboring Botswana in 1963. Desiring to live simply and calmly‚ she chose to work as a teacher and Gardner in a local village. Her fiction reflects her
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