Outline Worksheet Introduction ATTENTION GETTER: Video viewing most of the tourist attractions in Egypt. PURPOSE: The purpose of this speech is to inform you with the history behind The Great Pyramid of Giza. STATE THESIS & MAIN POINTS: Today I am going to discuss three things about The Great Pyramid of Giza by explaining how significant it is, describing its physical appearance, and how long it took to be done from constructing it. Body I. MAIN POINT: Thanks to the Ancient Egyptians, Egypt’s revenue increase by $13 billion every year due to the thousands of people who come and visit this historic monument. A. SUBPOINT: The Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed during the fourth dynasty of Pharaoh Khufu, and around …show more content…
SUBPOINT: Workers would have to set a block every 2.5 minutes, 7 days a week in order to finish in 23 years. B. SUBPOINT: Its casing stones was stripped off to use in rebuilding palaces and bridges. C. SUBPOINT: Lastly, with such amount of casing you can building up to 30 Empire State buildings. Conclusion RESTATE THESIS & REVIEW MAIN POINTS: Today I’ve informed everyone with the importance of The Great Pyramid of Giza and the history behind its construction. Today I’ve discussed three things about The Great Pyramid of Giza. First I started off with stating how significant it is, how long it took to finish constructing the pyramids, and describing its physical appearance. CONCLUDING PURPOSE (restate specific purpose, reinforce relevance of topic to audience): Today I’ve informed everyone with the history behind The Great Pyramid of Giza and its significance. CLOSURE/CLINCHER: For instance, since I’ve spent my high school ars in an Arabic country, which is Kuwait, I was obliged to take an Arabic grammar course in order to graduate. Because of this, my G.P.A kept dropping considering Arabic is my mother tongue. References (If Any) Reference …show more content…
Ancient Egypt Exclusive Videos & Features. (n.d.). Retrieved October 19, 2015, from http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-egypt/videos - This source is basically exclusive shots of the Great Pyramid. It would support my speech by helping me in describing the exterior of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Yes, it is a credible source. 4. Building the Pyramids Video. (n.d.). Retrieved October 19, 2015, from http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-egypt/videos/mankind-the-story-of-all-of-us-building-the-pyramids - This source is also describing how the pyramid looks like. It would support my speech by providing me with visual aid in order to for me to describe the exterior of the pyramid. Yes, it is a credible source. 5. Sevens Wonders of the Ancient World. (n.d.). Retrieved October 19, 2015, from http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/sevens-wonders-of-the-ancient-world - This source is about the deconstructing history of The Great Pyramids of Giza. It would support my speech by revealing how long did Ancient Egyptians take in order to completely finish building the pyramid. Yes, it is a credible
Has it ever crossed your mind that the oldest and only surviving of the Seven Wonders of the World was built in times that predated any modern technology? Doesn't it seem almost impossible? There are three Pyramids of Giza, the first one was commissioned in Ancient Egypt by the Pharaoh Khufu, around the year 2540 BCE. They are located in Giza, Egypt, and take on this name. Standing 488 ft tall, they were once the tallest buildings in the world, for many hundreds of years. The site is one of the most famous worldwide, receiving millions of tourists each year. The Pyramid of Giza is extremely significant because of its enormous scale and the many people needed to construct it, along with the methods used to do so.
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In the third dynasty the egyptians gained more power and wealth. They wanted a way to show off their great power and wealth, so they built pyramids, pyramids were huge pointed stone structures. Pyramids contained rooms full of treasure and secret passageways. The first pyramid was the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, built for King Zoser around 2750 B.C. “The step pyramid was the only one of its kind, it was an amazing improvement from the mastaba.” ( pg 49)
Never before in history did any monument receive such wide attention from the public and media like the Great Sphinx of Giza. The 73.5m long and 20m high (Dieter Arnold) stone carved statue not only fascinates people from all around the world, but also created countless movie ideas, novels, video games and raises questions to those who are interested. Undoubtedly, Sphinx has become one of the most notable figures of ancient Egyptian culture just beside the pyramids in the eyes of westerners. However, many questions remained in mysteries for almost decades until the excavation of 1925 by Emile Baraize revealed the Sphinx’s exotic design to the world's view. Why did the ancient Egyptians build this massive structure? For what purpose would they want to invest such resources and labors to initiate such complex project? How was it built and how did the Egyptians overcome the enormous difficulties with past technologies? The purpose of this paper would be discussing the possible identity of whom the Sphinx might be and compare and analyze the evidence from a material culture point of view. The paper would be lay out to four different sections. First part would briefly describe the purpose of this study as well as giving a brief modern history of the Sphinx. Second part would be discussing the style/meaning and its association and context with the pyramids of the Giza and how the Sphinx was built. The third part would be discussing kings who possibly commissioned the Sphinx to be built and analyze the style of the Pyramid to the style of those kings. Two kings that could be the owner of the Sphinx are Khafra and Khufu, which would be my main focus here and I would be discussing the pros and cons of the scholars’ different ideas. Last p...
Documentium. “Inside of the Great Pyramid of Giza”.Youtube.com. National Geographic. Aug. 18 2013. Web. Mar. 10, 2014.
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.
Of the three theories on how the Great Pyramid was built, in descending order of acceptability, the most suitable theory is Clifford Wilson’s followed by Joseph Davidovits’ and Erich Von Däniken’s argument. Clifford Wilson’s theory is the best because he illustrates how the pyramids were built and provides the evidence to prove his theory, however; this is unlike Joseph Davidovits’ theory because Davidovits does not fully answer questions that arise concerning his theory. The three theories have similar points, but contain very different ideas on the construction of the Great Pyramid. This is obvious in Clifford Wilson’s argument where he is repeatedly disproving Von Däniken’s theory that the “gods” created the pyramids, whereas in Davidovits theory the pyramids were simply casted by means of chemically mixing Natron, aluminum and silicon to produce artificial rock. These three individuals express different ideas on the building of the building of the Great Pyramid.
Alongside the Taj Mahal and Stonehenge, The Pyramids of Giza are some of the only remaining wonders of the ancient world. This being said, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt attract a lot of attention not only from tourists but also from archeologists, historians and engineers. They pose many questions that remain unanswered. Recently, there have been discoveries made by archeologist Zahi Hawass that lead to new understanding of who built them; yet, there is no concrete proof to explain how they were built. It is thought that materials for the pyramids were transported on rafts down the Nile, as well as by sled or by rolling logs beneath them. The Pyramids of Giza in particular were constructed out of both local and imported blocks of limestone, however, the means by which the limestone climbed more than 480 feet in the air has been debated ever since 450 BC. The world has given credit to the hot Egyptian sun, over the past 4560 years, for crumbling and deteriorating the evidence of how the Pyramids were built. Fortunately, various theories have been presented to try and explain how these magnificent monuments were constructed. Each hypothesis was modeled off the use of a ramp, although some had more flaws than others. The first theory was based on a straight external ramp, but mathematically, it seemed very impractical. Then, later theories followed and involved spiralling external staircases; however, they would have made constructing the corners of the pyramid virtually impossible. Finally, the most recent theory involved the use of an internal spiralling staircase that was discovered through the use of 3D imaging technology and seemed to be modeled after the classic step-based pyramid. Although the first two theories would have pot...
When one travels to Egypt, what does he/she see - pyramid after temple after tomb, each standing the test of time. One stands out - they are all associated with religious beliefs, they all have stood unmoving for thousands of years, and they all involve mechanical genius- the moving of colossal stones without the use of the wheel. The finest example such mechanics is shown in the construction of the revered pyramid. These three factors, all belonging to the religious architecture of ancient Egypt, do nothing else but prove its greatness.
The three pyramids built for King Cheops, King Chephrun, and King Mycerinos stand on the west bank of the Nile outside Cairo. They are the largest and best preserved of all Egyptian pyramids. They were built between 2600 B.C. and 2500 B. C. However, it is hard today to imagine the manpower involved in building the Great Pyramid especially in our world of computers, machinery, and advanced technology. The ancient Egyptians had no machinery or iron tools to help in the building of the pyramids.
The construction of the Great Pyramid is still a mystery and marvel to this day, there are seven major feats that archeologists still don’t understand.
The Great pyramids of Egypt are undoubtedly one of the most recognized and admired landmarks in the world. Built to pay tribute to gods and pharaohs, the pyramids were of great importance to the Egyptians, and the mystery of their construction continues to amaze us today. Many theories pertaining to how the pyramids were built have been suggested, however, none are as well supported or intelligible as the heave-ho method of quarrying and cutting limestone. Joseph Davidovits’ theory disproving this, in which states the pyramids were moulded, is not plausible. Substantial physical evidence which is consistent with the Egyptologists’ portrayal of the heave-ho method has been found. The entire process of building a pyramid with this method is possible, as demonstrated by thorough experiments and analysis of the Egyptian culture. Indisputably, the Great Pyramids of Giza were constructed by quarrying limestone, and the use of ramps, sleds, and cutting tools, owing to the ingenuity and strength of highly organized Egyptian workers.
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The most famous are the three great pyramid tombs at Giza, which was built by three successive Fouth-Dynasty kings. I believe that they are the best representatives of ancient Egyptian art, not only because they are architectural marvels, but also the because of their portrayal of wisdom and the culture of ancient Egypt. 1. What is the difference between Architectural beauty The Giza Pyramids embody great beauty with unique elements. seen in modern architecture.
Of all the pyramids of Egypt, the first three are held in the highest regards. This is known as the Great Pyramid. It was built for the Pharaoh Khufu. The Great Pyramid is about 450 feet tall and covers about 13 acres. The subject of this pyramid was to honor the pharaoh and show him some respect. It took about 100,000 workers and 20 years to build the pyramid.