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Doorjamb Block of Ramesses II
Limestone doorjamb block bearing the name of the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II, from the Temple of Ptah at Memphis, reign of Ramesses II, 1279-1213 BCE.
National Museum of Ireland-Archaeology, Dublin.
Questions & Answers
When did ancient Egyptian architecture begin and end?
- Ancient Egyptian architecture developed during the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150-2613 BCE) and continued through the Ptolemaic Dynasty (323-30 BCE) and then, sporadically, during the Roman Period of Egypt (30 BCE-646 CE).
What is the first pyramid built in Egypt?
- The first pyramid built in ancient Egypt is Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara c. 2670 BCE.
What inspired ancient Egyptian architecture?
- Ancient Egyptian architecture was inspired and informed by the concept of ma'at (balance, harmony) and stability. Buildings were designed to represent the order established by the gods.
What is the most famous architecture in Egypt?
- The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are the most famous pieces of architecture from ancient Egypt.
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External Links
The Goddess Seshat: Brooklyn Museum
brooklynmuseum.org
Digital Giza | Giza Plateau
fas.harvard.edu
