Spread over 3,000 years, ancient Egypt has a multitude of architectural styles. It was not a stable civilisation and hence split into numerous periods by historians.
As shown in the picture, the most prominent example of ancient Egyptian architecture has been the Egyptian Pyramids. There have been several hundred buildings, temples, palaces, tombs, and fortresses excavated and studied on the banks of the Nile River. The Egyptian Civilisation was one of the oldest civilisations in the world and was contemporary to the Harappan and the Mesopotamian civilisations. These architectural styles have influenced the subsequent dynasties and civilisations across the world. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
As shown in the picture, the most prominent example of ancient Egyptian architecture has been the Egyptian Pyramids. There have been several hundred buildings, temples, palaces, tombs, and fortresses excavated and studied on the banks of the Nile River. The Egyptian Civilisation was one of the oldest civilisations in the world and was contemporary to the Harappan and the Mesopotamian civilisations. These architectural styles have influenced the subsequent dynasties and civilisations across the world. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Giza pyramid complex: On the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, the Giza Necropolis stands erected on the Giza Plateau. It is a group of monuments which is located nearly 8 kilometres from the old town of Giza and around 20 kilometres from Cairo. This necropolis showcase ancient Egyptian architecture and is comprised of the Pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Apart from these Pyramids, there are a number of queens’ Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, mastabas and chapels. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Luxor Temple: The southern region of Thebes developed around a temple dedicated to Amon, king of the gods, his consort Mut, and their son Khons. It was commissioned by King Amenhotep III between 1390-1353 BCE. The temple was constructed on the bank of the Nile River. It is today called as the Temple of Luxor. The modern name Luxor means ‘the palaces’. Horemheb and Tutankhamun later added columns, statues, and other structures to the temple. Along with several Theban sites like Karnak, the Valley of the Queens, and the Valley of the Kings, Luxor was also designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Temple of Karnak: Al-Karnak, prominently known as Karnak, is a village located near Luxor in southern Egypt. In the 20th century, excavations found a small settlement on the eastern bank of the Nile floodplain and pushed the history of Karnak to the Gerzean period of 3,400 BCE and 3,100 BCE. Karnak is a group of temples in the northern side of Theban city (modern-name Luxor). In ancient times, it meant ‘Chosen of places’. In 1979, it was collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Ramesseum: It is an entombment temple of Ramses II on the west bank of the Nile River in Thebes (Luxor). This temple is famous for its 57-foot seated statue of Ramses II. It is in dilapidated condition and only fragments are left. The temple is for the god Amon and the deceased king. The walls, of which only half is left, show scenes of the Battle of Kadesh, the Syrian wars, and the Festival of Min. The Greek historian Diodorus Siculus identified the temple with the ‘Tomb of Osymandias’. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons/Olaf Tausch)
Temple of Malkata: Known as the ‘house of rejoicing’, the Temple of Malkata was constructed by Amenhotep III. This, however, was constructed to serve as his royal residence in Thebes. The temple is one of the 250 buildings constructed here. The site is approximately 2,26,000 square metres or almost 55 acres. It is, in fact, ruined. Since it is of enormous size and has buildings, courts, parade grounds, and housing, it is believed that the place was not just a temple but a whole town. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Pelusium Fortress: The site is a part of an ancient Egyptian city on the easternmost mouth of the Nile River. The Egyptians were likely to have called it Sa’inu and Per-Amon or the House of Amon. It is 32 kilometres southeast of Port Said in the Sinai Peninsula. The Bible also mentions this city. During and after the 26th Egyptian dynasties, Pelusium was the main frontier fortress against Palestine. It protected from invaders coming towards the Nile Delta. The exact date of establishment could not be concrete but it can be suggested that the Pelusium was constructed during the Middle Kingdom period. (Photo credit: Twitter/@TimeTravelRome)
Fortress of Jaffa: During the New Kingdom period of Egypt, it served as a port on the Mediterranean coast and a fortress. Jaffa is still a primary Egyptian port, although its imagery of it has changed in the last 3,000 years. Originally, this place was under Canaanite. Later, it fell and Egyptians took control. Its primary role was to serve as a granary for the Egyptian army. During excavations, bowls, imported jars, pot stands, and beer and bread have been found which signifies their importance. Since the city is still alive, the older photos are barely found. In the photo, one can see the Jaffa port. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Mastabas: These are tombs of royal significance. There are several burial tombs found along the Nile River throughout history. As time passed, the structural exterior pertaining to the Mastabas also varied and explains the evolution of Egyptian dynasties. Initially, during the first Egyptian Dynasty, the mastabas were constructed using stepped bricks. Later, bricks were replaced by stones and so on and so forth. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Deir el-Bahari: There were three types of gardens in ancient Egypt namely temple gardens, private gardens, and vegetable gardens. For instance, Deir el-Bahri, shown in the picture, had groves and trees, especially the Ished Tree (Persea). Deir el-Bahari is a group of mortuary temples and tombs on the west bank of the Nile. (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)
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