Zapotec The extraordinary pyramid you are currently looking at was created by the Zapotec. The amazing pyramid is located in Monte Albán. The pyramid was created during the 700s BCE. This pyramid is large and has alot of terraces. This pyramid also contains deep stone stairs. It's thought that this pyramid was used for storage, mostly valuable items. Also, people thought that this pyramid was used sometimes for a home of rulers of the land. Chavin The animal head you are peeking at is by the Chavin. The animal head is located in Chavin de Huánter. It was thought to have been created around 900 BC. A lot of people think that the reason of this animal head was to display a kind of art piece. This animal head has many features including, eyes, …show more content…
The very grave you are staring at is located in La Venta Mexico, in the center of the Olmec community. The grave was thought to be created before 400 BCE. The material this grave is made out of is thick stones. The grave is near by a lot of pillars. This grave was believed by some that the grave was used as an attraction. If you were to look down, you will see a court that was created by the Zapotec. This is also located in Monte Albán. The court was also created during 700s BCE. This ball court has a field right in the middle, it is very nice. The field has a Z slanted walls on both left side and right side. It was believed that this ball court was used for the purpose of playing sports. Also, it was believed that this ball court was used for religious matters , sacrificing purposes. This Cactus Stirrup vessel was created by the Chavin. This was made in Peru, and sometime between 900 and 200 BC. These vessels were used for looks. This Cactus vessel is a Tembladera-style. The material this vessel is made out of is gold and ceramic Chavin ancient artifacts. The purpose of this vessel was that it was a the Chavin's gold crown. Also, it served as feline, the Cactus Stirrup
Archaeological excavations at Pueblo Bonito have also revealed how extensive the Anasazi trade network was. Organic residue analysis of ceramics have shown the presence of cacao. The cacao residues were found on pottery sherds that were likely from cylindrical jars. These jars were special containers attributable almost exclusively to Pueblo Bonito and had been deposited in caches at the site. This first known use of cacao north of the Mexican border indicates exchange with cultivators in Mesoamerica from approximately A.D. 1000–1125 (Crown and Hurst,
Surely, it was easily recognizable during the Early Zhou dynasty that it was a ritual wine vessel and for the wealthy to use for their offerings. But today, at first glance, it may look intimidating with its sharp points from top to bottom. The vessel has a unique shape and green patina color that catches the eye whether looking disgusting or elegant. It is also not very inviting with its rough looking texture, long spout, and awkward handle. Right where the rim of the cup starts and the spout ends are a pair of capped posts rising from the rim. Opposite from the spout is a sharp leaf-shaped rim, which could be easily mistaken as the spout, since wine could be poured out from that end too, technically. The design was modeled after a bird in flight. However, with a closer look, the detailed work on the vessel shows. This one has a somewhat thin braided or grid-like design imprinted around the whole cup, which makes it unique from other bronze vessels. Most Shang bronze vessels have a dominant motif of a frontal monster or animal-like mask known as a taotie. It typically had horns, eyes, nose, upper jaw, fangs, horns, eyebrows, and ears; therefore, sometimes could be known as opposed animal profiles or split representation as well (Cantor). Some versions include legs and a tail. With the closer look, the strong structure is more apparent as well. It is a unique one resembling a camera's tripod, though pointier and could actually be real sharp. Developed from the gu which was a goblet used for a single drinker, this jue was considered a small ewer on legs. It was a wine cup that only ancestor spirits could "hold and touch", not to mention its large size. This specific Ritual Wine Vessel measures a little over eight inches in height and a little over six inches in width due to
The stone was found in 1790 by accident in the Plaza Mayor of Mexico City, when workmen who were excavating the earth to pave the plaza. It was discovered facedown, so it only seemed as if it was a large blank stone until it was turned over and the intricate details and deity was finally shown. It was decided to be set on the side on the Catedral Metropolitana, where it was abused and misunderstood for nearly a century. It wasn’t until 1885 and almost a hundred years of abuse by the people of Mexico, it was decided to be placed in the Museo Nacional. Although researchers at the time knew the importance of the Aztec stone, “students of Mexican antiquities, the founders of our archaeology, eagerly urged the successive governments to shelter and protect this significant monument of the pre-Hispanic past from the ignominy that it had suffered. According to chroniclers of the period, when it was displayed, the ignorant masses hurled filth and rotten fruit at the calendrical relief. Even the soldiers who at a certain time occupied the centre of Mexico—because of the constant violent tumult and foreign invasions that characteriz...
Zirconia has three crystalline forms: monoclinic phase, tetragonal phase and cubic phase. Monoclinic phase exists in zirconia stable up to temperature 1170˚C. Above 1170˚C, the monoclinic phase transforms to tetragonal phase and further transform to cubic phase above 2370˚C. While cooling down below 1070˚C, tetragonal phase becomes unstable and start transformation of monoclinic phase. Thus tetragonal phase is hard to exist at the room temperature.
Pol Pot, known as the butcher of Cambodia, took an estimated 1.5 million lives ("Pol Pot"). Ruling for a total of 18 years he was by far the worst ruler Cambodia has ever had. His goal was to establish an agrarian utopia which to him was the perfect society ("Pol Pot"). Pol Pot created a military dictatorship that built up a strong fear factor within all citizens. Seven out of twenty thousand people survived when put into one of Pol Pots prison camps ("Pol Pot"). Pol Pot had a big impact on Cambodia's population.
Moctezuma’s headdress is nearly 500 year old, and remarkably well preserved. It is 46 inches high and 69 inches wide. The headdress’s outermost layer, and most predominant layer, is made up of 400 iridescent green tail feathers from the male Resplendent Quetzal, a bird from the montane cloud forests of Central America. “The Aztecs venerated the Resplendent Quetzal as the god of
During these times, hunters would go on these long hunting missions. The statue could have been a lucky charm for success. With its 4-inch size, it was small enough to carry in the hands. Archeologist believed that hunters carrying around would bring them success.
Egyptian burial complexes evolved from the simple rectangular mastaba to the great pyramids of the Fourth Dynasty. The true pyramid evolved from the mastaba through an intermediary form, the step pyramid, the earliest example of which is Zoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara, which dates to the Third Dynasty (c. 2680 BC). The Step Pyramid was revolutionary for several reasons. It is the earliest known free-standing monument built entirely of stone in Egypt (Fakhry 20); it is also the earliest example of evolutionary architectural development beyond the mastaba. In form the step pyramid is a series of superimposed mastabas and represents the stairway that the spirit of the pharaoh was to climb to reach the sky-realm and join the crew of the solar barque traveling across the heavens (Aldred 47).
It is obvious in this photograph that this soldier is taking great pride in guarding the Tomb of the Unknown. The first thing noticed when looking at this photograph from D. Myles Cullen is the white marble sarcophagus, or stone coffin. This is located in the very center of the photograph and is an important and well-respected monument. Engraved on the sarcophagus are the words
In these altares family members put pictures of their family members who have passed away, with some of their favorite foods and drinks. A big role in altares are candles, marigolds, salt, water, and skulls. The candles represent the light in which the souls should follow in order to find their homes. The marigolds are the official Day of the Dead flowers but other flowers can be used in their place as well. The flowers represent how fragile life is and the petals are also used to create a path for the souls to follow. The salt and water come as a pair. The salt is to remain pure from any evil they may attract to their visit on earth and the water is is not only to pass down the salt but to to quench the thirst as well because the souls have had a long journey and they need to remain hydrated. Lastly the skulls, majority of these skulls decoration are made of sugar because Mexico is rich in sugar but also because many people are poor it’s easier to make them rather than buying expensive decorations. The skulls are used to represent the soul, but why skulls? Aztecs believed that when a body had rotted away and there was only the bones left that 's where the soul would
Ullamaliztli had a very special court name tlachtli or tlachco. The ball court was in the shape of and I, later on in time there were some changes made. Around the court there was a slope. The slope was surrounded by walls which were about 8-11 feet high. The court was mostly 100 to 200 hundred feet long. There was a center line and six markers along the slopes. At the center of the court against the walls they were two stone carved rings. They were mostly about 35 inches in diameter. They were often specially carved in an animal form.
The Pyramids Of Giza were chosen as they are three extraordinary structures that give a rich insight into the context, culture, function, technology, power and experiential aspects of the time period and the buildings themselves. The three pyramids showcase the Egyptian’s advanced construction and design methods, their religious beliefs and practices, their rich and diverse culture, the power of the king, as well as the context that surrounded these magnificent structures.
human or animal. An example is the famous sphinx of Egypt, which has a human head
The Egyptian pyramids are ancient masonry structures with a square. base and four sloping triangular faces located in Egypt [1]. were built as tombs for the country's Pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods. As of 2008, 138 pyramids have been built. discovered in Egypt.
The pyramids of Egypt are fascinating, however, they remain to be a mystery. The well-built architecture is located in Giza, Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile River. The pyramids of Egypt are the oldest and only surviving member of ancient wonders. It is also the pride and one of the most important factors in Egyptian culture.