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Egyptian Art and Architecture

The Egyptian culture is one of great beauty and belief. The phenomenal architecture and artwork of this society reflect its culture over the many years.
The Egyptians were geographically blessed. Egypt was fairly surrounded by seas making an invasion quit difficult and the land was fertile. Settled along the Nile river, Egypt was incredibly fertile land for farming. Surpluses of food were always available allowing the civilization to grow. Not every one had to spend all their time hunting farming or gathering, instead new hobbies and traits were adopted. Art and architecture flourished.
The Egyptians loved the land so much that they believed in an after-life. This eternal life was a major Hunting belief and much of their architecture and art reflect this. Great time and effort was put into the deceased body in order to prepare it for the after-life. Royalty and king’s deaths were glorified by the construction of pyramids. The pyramids were almost geometrically perfect. ...

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