Egyptian Architecture

The Great Pyramid of Giza, Hemiunu, 2560 BC
http://egypt.union.edu/images/Pyramids_of_Giza_Egypt.jpg

The Temple of Abu Simbel, West bank of the Nile,1257 BC

http://witcombe.sbc.edu/sacredplaces/abusimbel.html
http://www.egypt-ology.com/images/Abu_Simbel_1.jpg



Pyramid of Djoser, Imhotep, Saqqara, 2648BC

http://interoz.com/egypt/stepyram.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pyramid_of_Djoser_2010.jpg





the images chosen show two different styles of pyramid and a large temple. The pyramid of Djoser shows how the earlier pyramids were built in a 'step' style, where as the pyramids of giza show a more developed smoother finish to the pyramid. Imhotep is the earliest known architect, he is the most well known non royal of acient egypt. not only is he the first architect he was also a doctor, priest, scribe, sage, poet, astrologer and evidence has been found that he was an adviser to atleast 4 kings. Imhoteps would have influenced alot of egypts early architecture. The temple of Abu Simbel is a clear example of how pharaohs influenced the great buildings of the time.Pharaoh Ramses ll had it built to honour the sun gods Amon-Re and RE-horakhte. it consists of two temples carved out of solid stone, the front facade is 36 metres wide and 30 metres high. because of the area being so remote it was re discovered until 1813.

personally i really enjoy egyptian architecture, even seeing pictures it puzzles me as to how they accomplished something so extravagant and complicated. i look forward to one day witnessing these wonders for myself.

http://witcombe.sbc.edu/sacredplaces/abusimbel.html



http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/imhotep.htm