For instance, ancient Chinese houses are known for their wooden structures, intricate roof designs, and harmonious integration with the natural landscape. In contrast, ancient Greek houses featured simple, rectilinear forms, with columns and pediments playing a prominent role...
(Greek: Chephren), the fourth of the eight kings of the 4th dynasty; the structure measures 707.75 feet (216 meters) on each side and was originally 471 feet (143 meters) high. The southernmost and last pyramid to be built was that ofMenkaure(Greek: Mykerinus), the fifth king of the...
The use of lead-drawn ruling lines by ancient scribes for the layout of Greek papyrus rolls was known to us only from classical authors and was postulated by a few scholars in modern times. In situ application of noninvasive Macro X-Ray Fluorescence Imaging Spectroscopy (MA-XRF) to unrolled...
The use of lead-drawn ruling lines by ancient scribes for the layout of Greek papyrus rolls was known to us only from classical authors and was postulated by a few scholars in modern times. In situ application of noninvasive Macro X-Ray Fluorescence Imaging Spectroscopy (MA-XRF) to unrolled...
high priest of Thoth in nearbyHermopolis Magnain the late 4th centurybce. It is in the form of a small temple with a pillared portico, elaborate column capitals, and a large forecourt. In its mural decorations a strong Greek influence merges with the traditional Egyptian modes of expression....
The fortified settlement with a palace (the so-called House of Tiles) on a hilltop at Lerna (Argolis) reflected the growing power of the tribal kingdoms on the coast of southern Greece. Elsewhere on the Greek mainland the clan structure was fully preserved. Between 2200 and 2000 tribal wars...
The fortified settlement with a palace (the so-called House of Tiles) on a hilltop at Lerna (Argolis) reflected the growing power of the tribal kingdoms on the coast of southern Greece. Elsewhere on the Greek mainland the clan structure was fully preserved. Between 2200 and 2000 tribal wars...
Each of the main burial chambers was reached by its own corridor or dromos (Greek for ‘road’) which was flanked by other, small rooms, with the South and West tombs having a more complex, three-chamber layout. Layout of the tomb of Montecalvario (from site interpretation) Archaeologists...
“Cairn II,on the east, agrees with No.1 in its general layout. The passage wall includes a cup-marked stone. “Cairn III,in the middle, differs from the foregoing in that no passage gives access to the interior; the kerb and the chamber wall are both unbroken rings. There is no tra...
That of Neuserre reveals the essential layout: a reception pavilion at the desert edge connected by a covered corridor on a causeway to the open court of the temple high on the desert, within which stood the benben of limestone and a huge alabaster altar. Fine reliefs embellished the covered...