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What is similar from Egypt and Aztec?
Egyptian pyramids are vaguely similar to Aztec ziggurats; pyramids have smooth sides, while ziggurats often have stepped sides.
The difference between a Mesopotamian ziggurat and an Egyptian pyramid?
Ziggurats are terraced pyramids with successively receding sides, while the Egyptian pyramids (the later ones anyway) have smooth sides going up to a paint. Also Ziggurats are temples while the pyramids are burial grounds.
Compare and contrast Egyptian pyramids to Mesopotamian Ziggurats.?
I am sorry but we can't answer because we don't do homework. You need to do this. Do a Venn diagram to help you compare and contrast and then write. This is also a statement and not a question.
Why were ziggurats so large?
why were ziggurats so large
Who created the pyramids?
An architect named Imhotep.
Were ziggurats built before pyramids?
YES
What would be a quicker project to do a ziggurats or the great pyramids?
definitly the great pyramids!
In what ways are ziggurats and pyramids the same?
The ziggurat and the pyramid both had the same basic structure, although the ziggurats were built by the Sumerians and the pyramids were built by the Egyptians.
What is similar from Egypt and Aztec?
Egyptian pyramids are vaguely similar to Aztec ziggurats; pyramids have smooth sides, while ziggurats often have stepped sides.
Why have the pyramids of Egypt survived whereas the ziggurats have not?
Pyramids were carved from stone, and Ziggurats were traditionally made with glazed bricks which apparently degraded more easily.
Why have pyramids of Egypt survived whereas the ziggurats of Mesopotamia have not?
Pyramids were carved from stone, and Ziggurats were traditionally made with glazed bricks which apparently degraded more easily.
How are Egyptian pyramids similar or different form Sumerian ziggurats?
Both Egyptian pyramids and Sumerian ziggurats were ancient structures built as religious monuments. However, pyramids were generally used as tombs for pharaohs in Egypt, while ziggurats were temples used for worship and rituals in Sumeria. Additionally, pyramids had smooth, sloping sides and a pointed top, while ziggurats had terraces or steps leading to a flat top.
What are the stair stepped pyramids of Mesopotamia?
I believe they are called Ziggurats.
In what way are Sumer and rsquos ziggurats similar to the pyramids of Egypt?
Sumerian ziggurats and Egyptian pyramids are both ancient structures built as religious monuments. However, pyramids were tombs for pharaohs, while ziggurats were temple platforms for offering to gods. Both served as symbols of power and divine connection for their respective civilizations.
Why have the pyramids of Egypt survived whereas the ziggurats of Mesopotamia have not?
The pyramids of Egypt were constructed using large and durable stones, while the ziggurats of Mesopotamia were made of mud bricks which are more susceptible to erosion and decay. Additionally, the dry climate of Egypt helped preserve the pyramids, whereas the wetter environment in Mesopotamia contributed to the disintegration of the ziggurats over time.
Did pyramids and ziggurats serve similar purpose?
Yes, pyramids and ziggurats were both architectural structures built by ancient civilizations for religious or ceremonial purposes. However, pyramids were primarily used as tombs for pharaohs in ancient Egypt, while ziggurats were stepped temples built by Mesopotamian civilizations to honor their gods and facilitate communication with them.
The difference between a Mesopotamian ziggurat and an Egyptian pyramid?
Ziggurats are terraced pyramids with successively receding sides, while the Egyptian pyramids (the later ones anyway) have smooth sides going up to a paint. Also Ziggurats are temples while the pyramids are burial grounds.
