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    compared to the Seated Scribe by the way they are created and for the purposes of their creation. The Egyptian Sculpture of Khafre is one of three current pyramids to still have sustained their veneer. It is also duly noted because of the Great Sphinx behind the Khafre Valley temple. The sculpture has a feature called clerestory‚ a lot of tall narrow windows along the walls that lets in light that help make the polished floor shine even more. But mainly it has a huge statue of Khafre himself that

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    INTRODUCTION: Egypt is perhaps one of the very few countries that have a big haul of historical controversies. People like the Jewish hero Moses‚ Queen Cleopatra‚ Julius Caesar‚ Alexander the Great‚ King Tut and others have donned the land. Egypt showcases much of man’s history‚ his achievements and the glorious monuments that stand to tell a story for our future generations. Egypt is a nation in North Africa‚ on the Mediterranean Sea‚ and is among the most established human advancements on earth

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    With reference to Sources A‚ B‚ C and D and other archaeological evidence: Explain what Tutankhamun’s tomb and its contents reveal about the role of a New Kingdom Pharaoh. The tomb of King Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter. Many secrets were revealed about the life of Tutankhamun and his role as a New Kingdom pharaoh through the contents found in his tomb. As well as being the ruler of Egypt‚ Tutankhamun took on many other roles and responsibilities. The

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    What was the historical cause of the Trojan War (probably)‚ and what was the mythological cause? Historical: Troy is a city that guards the entrance to the Black Sea‚ and so it’s likely that they were harassing the Greeks’ trade routes. Mythical: Paris stole Helen from king Menelaos of Sparta. Menelaos was brother of Agamemnon of Mycenae. One of the horrific acts committed in the "House of Atreus" (not the literal house‚ but the family that includes Atreus) was that he did what to Thyestes’

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    his fate is plagued and twisted and the consequences of the outcome agonizing. Sophocles introduces the readers to “Oedipus the King” by highlighting his triumphs. Oedipus ascended as the King of Thebes after solving the riddle of the Sphinx‚ an accomplishment that has brought him fame and power. The inhabitance of Thebes falling‚ martyred by plagues have congregated for prayer at the royal house of Thebes‚ the temple of” Queen Athena‚ the goddess of wisdom and protector of Greek cities

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    Eli Lilly and Company:Drug Development Strategy Assignment One RSM494: Technological Strategy 2/16/2012 Antora Sanchari Ahmed 997292139 Professor Terry Amburgey TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………..3 Market Analysis……………………………………………………………………………4 Industry Analysis………………………………………………………………………….5

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    Antediluvian Egypt is one of the greatest archaic civilizations in the world. It is the domicile of the prodigious River Nile and the sun god‚ Amon-Ra. In this barren landscape‚ where sand reigns supreme‚ a diminutive group of people built a lasting civilization that would be recollected for all time. From pyramids to great medical achievements‚ jaw-dropping temples that can be optically discerned like nowhere else‚ and a hierarchal structure of potency like our modern system‚ there are so many

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    mother. Oedipus and the rest of the characters discover this mistake that was actually made long‚ long ago and cannot be reversed. He unintentionally is the architect of his own downfall. The strengths that once lead him to solve the riddle behind the sphinx later lead him to his own destruction. In the words of the priest; “you helped us stand‚ only to fall once more.” Which lies at the root of the plot. It was fury that lead him to kill Laius by mistake. Even at the beginning of the story‚ when we are

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    Oedipus‚ in Sophocles’ classic play‚ “Oedipus the King‚” is a dynamic character. Oedipus is crowned king of Thebes because he solves the riddle of the Sphinx that ends the crippling plague. Creon‚ Oedipus’ foil character‚ and is a static character throughout the play he remains rational and calm as Oedipus begins to become more and more agitated . Throughout the play Oedipus proves himself to be cocky‚ stubborn‚ and hotheaded. On the other hand‚ Creon is honest‚ gentle‚ even tempered‚ and forthright

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    it was necessary for them to depict themselves as warriors‚ maintaining armies and forts‚ even if they themselves relied on diplomacy. The King would display all the skills of a warrior‚ such as archery‚ managing horses and charioteering‚ and the Sphinx was his symbol‚ depicted trampling the traditional enemies of Egypt. Tutankhamen’s tomb held chariots and weapons‚ and there are many reliefs showing Pharaohs driving over their enemies in their chariots. The construction of buildings was a useful

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