Zigguat - Pyramid
It is important in modern society to realize the intelligence, labor, and ultimately their dedication to God in our ancient history. In the thousands of years before Christ there were still civilizations that stood strong, loved God, and built creations out of their own ingenuity. Early civilizations that existed in that era were the Ancient Egyptians and Sumerians from historical Mesopotamia. Both were strong empires with similar yet different ideas in what they constructed. However, they seemed to share knowledge of how to use their resources and basic concepts of the earth. The Ancient Egyptians would become best known for the pyramids they built in Giza; which are the only one of the seven wonders of the world still standing. The Sumerians would become known for their ziggurats, especially the Ziggurat at Babylon, which is mention in the book of Genesis. Unfortunately, the ziggurats would not stand up to the passing of time.The design of the pyramids, while quite simple, is still unfathomable to modern day society. It is difficult to believe the Egyptians had the geometrical knowledge to shape these structures, especially, the Grea
Located in North Egypt, slightly west of the Nile River is where the Great Pyramids can be found. Back in ancient times it was considered a necropolis: city of the dead. Today the area is considered part of Cairo, Egypt. To really appreciate and understand the work that went into building these structures, it is necessary to realize the importance they meant to their civilizations. The pyramids were constructed with tombs inside. When a pharaoh, the ruler of the civilization and the only person beneath God, died their remains were to be preserved and protected for eternity. The pharaoh was mummified and left in their tomb with many paintings on the walls of their chambers and most of their possessions to hold onto forever. The ziggurat’s primary function was to provide a dwelling place for God. It was assumed that He would watch over their fortunes. It was also a center for the priesthood. The priesthood kept their “written records, accounts, and inventories of food and supplies” within the ziggurat. Looking at the Great Pyramid, the evidence of geometry is apparent, starting with the 751 square foot base. However, the s
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Egyptians Sumerians,
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