The Tomb of Amenhotep II‚ is located in Valley of the Kings‚ in the East Valley‚ Thebes West Bank. Amenhotep II is the son of Thutmose III and Merytre-Hatshepsut‚ and he was born and raised in Memphis (Redford‚ 2005). Thutmose III raised Amenhotep II to possess strength‚ sportsmanship skill‚ and knowledge of war tactics (Redford‚ 2005). He served as coregent with his father for approximately 2 years before taking the throne at around age 18. Amenhotep II had several wives‚ however‚ two routinely
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Ancient Egypt The giant pyramids‚ temples‚ and tombs of ancient Egypt tell an exciting story about a nation that rose to power more than 5‚000 years ago. This mighty civilization crumbled before conquering armies after 2‚500 years of triumph and glory. The dry air and drifting desert sands have preserved many records of ancient Egypt until modern times. The ancient Egyptians lived colorful‚ active‚ and eventful lives. Many were creative artists‚ skilled craftsmen‚ and adventurous explorers
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Cataract - Large waterfall Pharaoh - The central figure in the ancient Egyptian State Ma’at - Egyptian term for the concept of divinely created and maintained order in the universe Pyramid - A large‚ triangular stone monument‚ used in Egypt and Nubia as a burial place for the king The Great Pyramid - The age of the great pyramids lasted about a
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Interested in archeology from a young age‚ he graduated from Oxford University and started work in 1907 in Great Britain. It wasn’t long before his meticulous field work in Nubia was noticed. Woolley learnt the tools of his trade as part of the Pennsylvania University Museum team under the tutelage of Randolf MacIver‚ himself a pupil of the esteemed Egyptologist Flinders Petrie. When in 1922‚ the Joint Expedition of the University
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World History AP withMr. Derrick-Learning Targets Part2- The Classical Era in World History‚ 500B.C.E. -500C.E. Chapter6- Classical Era Variations: Africa and the Americas500B.C.E.–1200C.E. Learning Targets ★ Analyze classical civilizations thatevolvedoutsideof themorewell-known civilizations of Eurasia ★ Comparethedevelopmentof civilizationsinAfrica and the Americas ★ Examinethefactorsthatmakecivilizationsdevelop andanalyzewhytheydevelop differentlyin someregions ★ Distinguishthecharacteristics
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Quiz #2 • The Five Philosophies o Confucianism Founded by Kung Fu Tzu (Confucius) Emphasized the Analects Created a type of social philosophy Believed everyone was essentially the same but learning and practice distinguished them Referred back to a Golden Age he hoped to recapture Advocated development of Five Inner Virtues especially li – moral propriety and ren - humanity -- “tao” All society is built on the idea of filial (family) piety -- “xiao” Superior men – “Chun-
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receiving tribute from the newly conquered lands. This helped the economy of Egypt with the acquiring of gold‚ slaves‚ land‚ and other trade goods. He could not overlook gaining Egyptian control over Syria and Palestine and to continue control over Nubia. This idea helped shape and mold his foreign policy and the new way Egypt would go. All aspects of Egyptian society became involved with this new strategy of national expansion and prosperity. They turned toward proactive strategy with objective military
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Ramesses II (with smaller royal family figures)‚ 20m high‚ Exterior: Abu Simbel temple‚ Egypt‚ 1279-1213 BCE Gian Lorenzo Bernini‚ David‚ marble‚ 1.7m high‚ Galleria Borghese‚ Rome 1623-4‚ At the exterior to the Abu Simbel Temple‚ in the small village of Nubia in Southern Egypt‚ there lies the ‘Four statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II’. These 20 metre tall‚ statues were carved into the bare stone at around 1279- 1213 BCE‚ and were an exaggeration of Ramesses II’s prosperity through his possessions. In contrast
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Queens played great roles during the period of New kingdom Egypt. They were known as the Great Royal Wife’s of the pharaohs and contributed politically‚ religiously and diplomatically influencing the roles of women during this period‚ and even future queens. Queen Tiye was an important influence on new kingdom Egypt and was the key wife of Amenhotep III and they ruled a peaceful reign. Tiye was the daughter of Yuya which was a officer in the chariotry‚ priest of min and Tuya (chief of harem of Amun
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Introduction: During the New Kingdom‚ the Egyptian empire was extended to its most prominent size. The larger part of these extensions were completed by Thutmose III. Under his standard‚ Egypt controlled all of Nubia‚ Egypt‚ Syria and Palestine. He was the genuine warrior ruler‚ driving 17 crusades and merging his triumphs by taking prisoners‚ promises and tribute.The clash of Megiddo was a defining moment in Egypt’s royal history. It was at the fight and attack of Megiddo that Thutmose III vanquished
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