2. Valley of the kings Valley on the west bank of the Nile Tombs were constructed for Pharoah’s 16th – 11th century BC New Kingdom Usual tomb plan: Descending rock corridor Ending at the burial chamber Early tombs: Corridors turned 90° at least once Had cartouche-shaped burial chambers Known as ‘Bent-Axis’ layout Upper corridors were meant to be filled with rubble to hide the tomb entrance
3. The Great sphinx of giza Commonly known as “The Sphinx” Statue of a reclining sphinx Mythological creature with a feline body & human head Stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile Largest monolith statue in the world 241 ft long x 20 ft wide x 66.34 ft high Oldest known monumental sculpture Believed to have been built by Egyptians of the Old Kingdom under the reign of PharoahKhafra Built in approx. 2500 BC
4. Temples of abusimbel Two rock temples in Nubia Part of “Nubian Monuments” Reign of PharoahRamesses II 13th century BC Commemorated the alleged victory at the Battle of Kadesh Construction Started in approx. 1244 BCE Lasted for about 20 years Known as the “Temple of Ramesses, beloved by Amun”
5. Sources Wikipedia: Abu Simbel Temples http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Simbel Wikipedia: Great Sphinx of Giza http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sphinx_of_Giza#Builder_and_timeframe Wikipedia: Valley of the Kings http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_of_the_Kings
