Early Civilization

Early Civilization: Egypt

EDIT 4170

Lucero Soto and Savannah Lee

Standard:

6.2 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush.

Discalimer:

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Ancient Egyptian art must be viewed from the standpoint of the ancient Egyptians to understand it. Egyptian art served a vastly different purpose than that of these later cultures.

"Nile River" served as a highway for transportation of goods. The Egyptians Civilization benefited from living near the ricer. It offered an excellent soil for growing food. They would use the river to catch fish and trade.

Old Kingdom Egypt: 2686-2181 BCE

Old Kingdom rulers built the first pyramids, which were both tombs and monuments for the kings who had them built. Building monumental architecture, such as the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx in Giza, and temples for different gods required a centralized government that could command vast resources.

Statuary provided a place for the recipient to manifest and receive the benefit of ritual action. Royal and elite statuary served as intermediaries between the people and the gods. They were seen as "Family Temples"