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Although many people think that they know what an obelisk was used for, it was mostly used for inscribing the names of the Pharaoh's. But back then it was also ed mired for it beauty.
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What are two types of large structures created by the Egyptian architects?
Two examples of large structures constructed by the ancient Egyptians are pyramids and obelisks.
When is a MRI used?
they are used when you are sick.
What did ancient Egypt contribute to architecture?
harry potter build it with magic ! Thousands of slaves. This was an era of slave labour and none were more expert in directing their slaves than the ancient Egyptians. As many as 30,000 naked slaves toiled under the blazing Egyptian sun to build this monument to the ego of one man, the Pharaoh.
How did Henri Matisse paint?
he used patterns. he used his fingers. paint brushes. he also used models.
What part of speech is the word used?
Used is a verb (past tense of use) and an adjective (a used car).
What is the purpose of building obelisks?
obelisks were build to honor the gods .
What did people carve on obelisks?
Egyptians back then carved hieroglyphics on obelisks.
What Roman emperor erected the first obelisk in Rome?
Romans didn't build obelisks. Obelisks were built by the Ancient Egyptians.
What are obelisks made out of?
Stone.
What Material are obelisks made out of?
Ancient Egyptian obelisks are made of basalt or granite, but the Egyptians favored granite.
What Are tall thin pillars with pyramid-shaped tops?
They are called Obelisks. The Egyptian Obelisks are associated with the sun god Re.
Is it Hatshepsut or Cleopatra who built the giant obelisks?
It was Hatshepsut who built the giant obelisks. She commissioned several obelisks during her reign in ancient Egypt, including the largest known obelisk, which is now known as the Unfinished Obelisk. Cleopatra, on the other hand, did not build any giant obelisks herself, but she may have had some restored or relocated.
What huge objects made of granite did Hatshepsut have bbuilt during her reign as pharaoh?
Obelisks.Hatshepsut means Foremost of Noble Ladies is one of the most victorious pharaohs. Her two notable accomplishment were the Hatshepsut needle or granite obelisks and the granite sphinx statue.
Where were hieroglyphics found?
In Egypt carved into the walls of tombs, pyramids and on obelisks and statues.
What are tall structures carved from stone?
Obelisks.
What was carved in to the sides of the obelisks?
the eagle of there hometown
What obelisks chant?
It means a dagger in greek
