Nubia is the land between Egypt and Sudan, where the Nubian lived for centuries, but which dissapeared under the water of Lake Nasser after finishing the Aswan Dam in 1964. Wat happened to the Nubians? Did their unique community life survive? This slideshow focusses on the centuries-old traditions, the meaning of Nile water as essential part of daily life and about what remained nowadays from the Nubian culture.
This document discusses architecture in the Middle East. It begins with questions about defining the region, the state of its architecture, and influential forces. It then covers themes like traditional vs contemporary, and effects of globalization. Statistics are provided on countries' areas, populations, GDPs. Forces shaping contemporary culture are debated. Approaches to understanding Middle Eastern cities are examined, including Orientalism and the dual city concept. Globalization is defined and reasons for the region's resistance to it are outlined.
The document discusses expressing cultural identity in Kuwaiti architecture. It provides background on the author and outlines the study's aims to understand how Kuwaiti architects express cultural identity. The study conducted interviews and surveys of Kuwaiti architects and analyzed examples of their work. It identified several strategies architects employ to reference precedent and cultural traditions while designing for modern needs.
This document provides information about the Indian architect Achyut Prakash Kanvinde and his works, including projects at IIT Campus in Kanpur and Darshana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad. It discusses Kanvinde's influences from the Bauhaus style under Walter Gropius and his principles of treating buildings with "Vastushastra" and using a grid of columns to give structures spatial aspects. Specific features of the IIT Kanpur campus are highlighted, including its academic buildings, hostels, and landscaping designed to encourage interaction. Details are also given about the P.K. Kelkar Library building at IIT Kanpur, focusing on its structural design, orientation, and sustainable
The Axumite architecture of Ethiopia from 100-1000 AD was influenced by geography, geology, trade, and religion. Key features included multi-story palaces accessed by grand staircases and surrounded by courtyards, as well as elaborate tombs and steles. Masonry techniques used rounded "monkey head" joints anchored by timber beams. Proportions were based on simple arithmetic ratios rather than complex geometry. These styles demonstrated the Axumites' advanced engineering skills and established lasting architectural legacies still seen today.
Ancient Egypt was located in northeast Africa along the Nile River valley. By 3000 BC, Egypt was a unified kingdom that occupied the entire Nile Valley. Egypt was divided into Lower Egypt in the north and Upper Egypt in the south. The Nile River was vital to Egyptian civilization as it provided water for irrigation and transportation. Egyptian culture had a strong influence on architecture, including the construction of temples and pyramids. The Egyptian political system was highly centralized around the pharaoh, who was believed to be a living god. Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for over 3000 years and made many advances in technology, such as building techniques, shipbuilding, and early writing materials.
The document provides the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of States Parties, the World Heritage Committee, Advisory Bodies, and the World Heritage Centre in examining and inscribing properties on the World Heritage List and monitoring their protection and conservation. Key sections of the Operational Guidelines covered include processes for nomination, evaluation, monitoring, protection of sites, and periodic reporting on the Convention's implementation by States Parties.
Plant-cast precast concrete elements are constructed in a controlled factory environment using reusable steel forms. This allows for higher quality and efficiency than site-cast concrete. Elements like beams, slabs, columns and walls are reinforced with steel and cured quickly so they can be transported and assembled on-site like structural steel framing. Joints are connected using embedded plates and angles then grouted to form integrated, durable structures.
Here is the presentation for INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION -
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Under History of architecture
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This document discusses architecture in the Middle East. It begins with questions about defining the region, the state of its architecture, and influential forces. It then covers themes like traditional vs contemporary, and effects of globalization. Statistics are provided on countries' areas, populations, GDPs. Forces shaping contemporary culture are debated. Approaches to understanding Middle Eastern cities are examined, including Orientalism and the dual city concept. Globalization is defined and reasons for the region's resistance to it are outlined.
The document discusses expressing cultural identity in Kuwaiti architecture. It provides background on the author and outlines the study's aims to understand how Kuwaiti architects express cultural identity. The study conducted interviews and surveys of Kuwaiti architects and analyzed examples of their work. It identified several strategies architects employ to reference precedent and cultural traditions while designing for modern needs.
This document provides information about the Indian architect Achyut Prakash Kanvinde and his works, including projects at IIT Campus in Kanpur and Darshana Academy of Performing Arts in Ahmedabad. It discusses Kanvinde's influences from the Bauhaus style under Walter Gropius and his principles of treating buildings with "Vastushastra" and using a grid of columns to give structures spatial aspects. Specific features of the IIT Kanpur campus are highlighted, including its academic buildings, hostels, and landscaping designed to encourage interaction. Details are also given about the P.K. Kelkar Library building at IIT Kanpur, focusing on its structural design, orientation, and sustainable
The Axumite architecture of Ethiopia from 100-1000 AD was influenced by geography, geology, trade, and religion. Key features included multi-story palaces accessed by grand staircases and surrounded by courtyards, as well as elaborate tombs and steles. Masonry techniques used rounded "monkey head" joints anchored by timber beams. Proportions were based on simple arithmetic ratios rather than complex geometry. These styles demonstrated the Axumites' advanced engineering skills and established lasting architectural legacies still seen today.
Ancient Egypt was located in northeast Africa along the Nile River valley. By 3000 BC, Egypt was a unified kingdom that occupied the entire Nile Valley. Egypt was divided into Lower Egypt in the north and Upper Egypt in the south. The Nile River was vital to Egyptian civilization as it provided water for irrigation and transportation. Egyptian culture had a strong influence on architecture, including the construction of temples and pyramids. The Egyptian political system was highly centralized around the pharaoh, who was believed to be a living god. Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for over 3000 years and made many advances in technology, such as building techniques, shipbuilding, and early writing materials.
The document provides the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of States Parties, the World Heritage Committee, Advisory Bodies, and the World Heritage Centre in examining and inscribing properties on the World Heritage List and monitoring their protection and conservation. Key sections of the Operational Guidelines covered include processes for nomination, evaluation, monitoring, protection of sites, and periodic reporting on the Convention's implementation by States Parties.
Plant-cast precast concrete elements are constructed in a controlled factory environment using reusable steel forms. This allows for higher quality and efficiency than site-cast concrete. Elements like beams, slabs, columns and walls are reinforced with steel and cured quickly so they can be transported and assembled on-site like structural steel framing. Joints are connected using embedded plates and angles then grouted to form integrated, durable structures.
Here is the presentation for INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION -
TOPIC - WATER CANALS (academic work)
check out once..
for B.ARCH-SEM-IV
easy to understand
Under History of architecture
@sbpatilarchitecture
#sbpcad
One Museum Park West (Post-Tensioning case study)AMSYSCO Inc.
The One Museum Park West high-rise condominium tower in Chicago was originally designed with conventionally reinforced concrete slabs and transfer girders, but went over budget. A value engineering analysis proposed converting the structural design to unbonded post-tensioning, which would reduce costs by deleting some interior columns, transfer girders, and reducing girder depths. This option was chosen and resulted in $4 million in savings through reductions to concrete, rebar, forming costs, and other structure elements like caissons and walls. The post-tensioning supplier worked with the engineer of record to implement the new design, which increased PT usage from an initial 35,000 feet to 1.6 million feet and helped complete
This document summarizes the vernacular architecture of Himachal Pradesh. It discusses how the architecture is influenced by the climate and culture of the region. The architecture uses local materials like wood and mud and construction techniques to withstand seismic activity. Some key features discussed include the use of attics for storage and living space, small windows and low ceilings for insulation, and the kathkuni style which is still seen in some districts. The conclusion emphasizes that vernacular architecture is designed based on local needs, materials, and traditions to suit the particular environment.
The document provides background information on medieval rock church architecture in Ethiopia between 1000-1500 AD. It discusses the political and religious influences during this period, including King Lalibela who was inspired to construct the famous rock churches after journeying elsewhere. The document describes the three main types of rock churches - built up cave churches, rock-hewn cave churches cut into cliff faces, and rock-hewn monolithic churches cut entirely from the rock. It provides details on the plans, sections, windows, doors, and some decoration styles of the medieval Ethiopian rock churches.
This document provides an overview of ancient Ethiopian art and architecture before the Axumite period. It describes some of the earliest cave paintings in Ethiopia dated to around 400,000 years ago. It discusses the influences of South Arabian culture between 500 BC to 100 AD, including the introduction of the Sabean script. One of the oldest well-preserved buildings in Ethiopia, the Temple of Yeha built around 500 BC, is highlighted for its precision masonry constructed without mortar. Characteristics of Pre-Axumite domestic architecture are also briefly touched on before comparing ancient Ethiopian structures to examples from Egypt, Greece and Rome.
The document discusses the history and key elements of Islamic architecture. It begins by defining Islamic architecture as encompassing both religious and secular buildings influenced by Islam. It then describes how Islamic architecture began by following the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad in building mosques. Key elements of Islamic architectural style are discussed such as the focus on interior spaces, use of geometric shapes/repetitive art, calligraphy, symmetry, large domes and minarets. The origins of the first mosques in Medina and other early cities conquered by Muslims like Kufa are also summarized.
Pakistan Vernacular Architecture, Department of Architecture, Guru Nanak Dev ...RamneekSinghSlaich
Vernacular architecture of Punjab province of pak. One of the forgotten forms of architecture in Asia is the vernacular architecture which is best suitable for the survival of human mankind in all forms of climate and weather.
There is ample work being done in energy, but it is rather disjointed.
Being an agrarian economy Pakistan consumes proportionately, a very high
amount of energy in its residential sector. There is, therefore, enough reason on
the part of policymakers to provide directions concerning utilization of
the energy at all stages (design, construction, and occupancy)
The document discusses cable structure systems used in architectural design. It defines a cable structure as a form-active structure system that uses tension to support loads through non-rigid, flexible materials shaped into a certain configuration. The key components of cable structure systems are described, including the cable materials (PTFE-coated fiberglass fabric, steel, rubber), construction method of attaching cables to anchor points, and issues of dynamic wind effects that require strategies like adding guy cables. Advantages are highlighted such as lightweight construction, large spans, design freedom, and cost efficiency, while disadvantages include potential issues with maintenance and vulnerability to damage.
Karim Hassan is a junior architect who has gained professional experience working on a variety of projects after completing his bachelor's degree in architecture. His interests include using design as a way to create emotional bonds between people and the built environment. He has worked on projects such as a multi-use building in Giza, Egypt and a historical museum in Cairo, Egypt that displays the feelings of Egyptians through political changes.
Egyptian temples were built for the worship of gods and commemoration of pharaohs. Their design consisted of enclosed halls, open courts, and entrance pylons aligned along the path used for processions. The most important part was the sanctuary housing the cult image of the god. Temples grew more elaborate over time and were built of stone with foundations in trenches and interlocking stone blocks. They emphasized symmetry and order with geometric and stylized organic motifs arranged along the central processional axis.
Resiliency Resources and Case Studies for your Architectural Practicegarrjacobs
This is a presentation given by Illya Azaroff from New York about his work with resilient housing and practice. Architects are being asked to understand where and how to build better in the face of mass migration, population growth, resource stress and associated risks posed by natural disasters and climate risk. The AIA and its members are at the forefront of addressing these issues highlighted by a commitment to the New Urban Agenda that aims to provide quality housing to people and communities around the world. Here in the US, we are coming to grips with the transformation of communities and the way we build to ensure a the health, safety and welfare of all.
AL BAHR - an intelligent building of ABU DHABI.Sajida Shah
Al-Bahr Towers are twin office towers located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Designed by Aedas Architects and constructed between 2009-2012, each tower has 27 floors and reaches a height of 145.1 meters. The towers were designed with a dynamic shading screen system inspired by mashrabiya wood lattice designs to minimize solar heat gain and energy usage in the hot desert climate. The computer-controlled screens open and close in response to the sun's movement each day to provide shade while allowing daylight into the buildings.
The document provides an introduction to a course on the History of Architecture and the Built Environment. It discusses key concepts like what history and architecture are, and traces how architecture has changed over time in areas like building design and construction methods. The course will examine architectural developments in early civilizations like Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley. It outlines a tentative teaching schedule and types of assignments students will complete, focusing on tracing architectural and structural changes from early shelters to modern structures.
The document discusses the expansion of the Milwaukee Art Museum through the addition of the Quadracci Pavilion designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. It provides background on the increasing attendance at the museum that prompted the expansion. Calatrava's design featured a large pavilion with a glass reception hall and movable sunscreen. Details are given on the structural elements like the foundation, pavilion, bridges, and sunscreen. Floor plans and diagrams illustrate the layout and load transfer through the building. The expansion has been praised for achieving Calatrava's vision of a glowing lantern on the lakefront through its architectural and structural design.
Islamic architecture developed from many influences, including Roman, Byzantine, Persian, and Central Asian styles. The mosque is the most important building in Islamic architecture, with early examples including the Great Mosque of Qairouan in Tunisia. Other notable mosques include the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo and the Great Mosque of Córdoba in Spain. Domes, arches, courtyards, and mihrabs are characteristic architectural features of mosques and other Islamic buildings. Squinches allowed the construction of domes and their use spread domed structures throughout the Islamic world.
This document provides details about the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It discusses the location of the hotel on an artificial island offshore from Dubai. It then describes the hotel as the world's tallest at 321 meters and shaped like a sail. The document outlines various construction details such as using over 12,000 tons of structural steel, taking 5 years to build, and 3 years just to construct the supporting artificial island. It also provides interesting facts about the hotel's design and the challenges of building such a tall structure out at sea.
Traditional Chinese architecture was heavily influenced by Confucianism and emphasized hierarchical relationships and social order. Courtyard residences were designed according to Confucian principles, with rooms arranged by status and gender. City planning followed Confucian codes, laying cities on a square grid and differentiating buildings by rank through size and decorative details. The Forbidden City best represents these Confucian influences through its emphasis on the emperor's authority and distinction of interior and exterior spaces.
The Dynamic Tower in Dubai is a proposed skyscraper that would have several innovative features. Each floor would be able to rotate independently, resulting in a constantly changing shape. The tower would also be the world's first prefabricated skyscraper, with 90% of each floor constructed in a factory. This modular construction would allow the entire building to be completed in just 22 months, over 30% faster than a traditional skyscraper. The tower aims to be self-sufficient in energy through wind turbines and solar panels located between and on the rotating floors. However, after facing delays from the financial crisis and other issues, construction on the Dynamic Tower is yet to begin.
Nubia was an ancient civilization located along the Nile River in present-day Sudan. For over 2000 years, from around 2000 BC to 350 AD, Nubia established itself as a powerful kingdom known as Kush. The Nubians traded extensively with Egypt and other civilizations. At its height between 700-300 BC, Nubia's Meroitic kingdom entered a Golden Age as a flourishing, iron-working civilization that traded with Asia and conquered neighboring regions. However, the kingdom eventually declined due to overfarming depleting the soil and cutting down too many trees used for iron production and charcoal.
Nubia was located along the Nile River in what is now northern Sudan. For centuries, Nubia and Egypt influenced each other. Nubia had powerful cities like Kerma and Napata, with Kerma home to over 10,000 people by 1700 BC. Nubian society emphasized arranged marriages and social order. The primary form of government was the Kandake system, which made the queen mother the central political figure, often as the ruler alongside her husband.
One Museum Park West (Post-Tensioning case study)AMSYSCO Inc.
The One Museum Park West high-rise condominium tower in Chicago was originally designed with conventionally reinforced concrete slabs and transfer girders, but went over budget. A value engineering analysis proposed converting the structural design to unbonded post-tensioning, which would reduce costs by deleting some interior columns, transfer girders, and reducing girder depths. This option was chosen and resulted in $4 million in savings through reductions to concrete, rebar, forming costs, and other structure elements like caissons and walls. The post-tensioning supplier worked with the engineer of record to implement the new design, which increased PT usage from an initial 35,000 feet to 1.6 million feet and helped complete
This document summarizes the vernacular architecture of Himachal Pradesh. It discusses how the architecture is influenced by the climate and culture of the region. The architecture uses local materials like wood and mud and construction techniques to withstand seismic activity. Some key features discussed include the use of attics for storage and living space, small windows and low ceilings for insulation, and the kathkuni style which is still seen in some districts. The conclusion emphasizes that vernacular architecture is designed based on local needs, materials, and traditions to suit the particular environment.
The document provides background information on medieval rock church architecture in Ethiopia between 1000-1500 AD. It discusses the political and religious influences during this period, including King Lalibela who was inspired to construct the famous rock churches after journeying elsewhere. The document describes the three main types of rock churches - built up cave churches, rock-hewn cave churches cut into cliff faces, and rock-hewn monolithic churches cut entirely from the rock. It provides details on the plans, sections, windows, doors, and some decoration styles of the medieval Ethiopian rock churches.
This document provides an overview of ancient Ethiopian art and architecture before the Axumite period. It describes some of the earliest cave paintings in Ethiopia dated to around 400,000 years ago. It discusses the influences of South Arabian culture between 500 BC to 100 AD, including the introduction of the Sabean script. One of the oldest well-preserved buildings in Ethiopia, the Temple of Yeha built around 500 BC, is highlighted for its precision masonry constructed without mortar. Characteristics of Pre-Axumite domestic architecture are also briefly touched on before comparing ancient Ethiopian structures to examples from Egypt, Greece and Rome.
The document discusses the history and key elements of Islamic architecture. It begins by defining Islamic architecture as encompassing both religious and secular buildings influenced by Islam. It then describes how Islamic architecture began by following the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad in building mosques. Key elements of Islamic architectural style are discussed such as the focus on interior spaces, use of geometric shapes/repetitive art, calligraphy, symmetry, large domes and minarets. The origins of the first mosques in Medina and other early cities conquered by Muslims like Kufa are also summarized.
Pakistan Vernacular Architecture, Department of Architecture, Guru Nanak Dev ...RamneekSinghSlaich
Vernacular architecture of Punjab province of pak. One of the forgotten forms of architecture in Asia is the vernacular architecture which is best suitable for the survival of human mankind in all forms of climate and weather.
There is ample work being done in energy, but it is rather disjointed.
Being an agrarian economy Pakistan consumes proportionately, a very high
amount of energy in its residential sector. There is, therefore, enough reason on
the part of policymakers to provide directions concerning utilization of
the energy at all stages (design, construction, and occupancy)
The document discusses cable structure systems used in architectural design. It defines a cable structure as a form-active structure system that uses tension to support loads through non-rigid, flexible materials shaped into a certain configuration. The key components of cable structure systems are described, including the cable materials (PTFE-coated fiberglass fabric, steel, rubber), construction method of attaching cables to anchor points, and issues of dynamic wind effects that require strategies like adding guy cables. Advantages are highlighted such as lightweight construction, large spans, design freedom, and cost efficiency, while disadvantages include potential issues with maintenance and vulnerability to damage.
Karim Hassan is a junior architect who has gained professional experience working on a variety of projects after completing his bachelor's degree in architecture. His interests include using design as a way to create emotional bonds between people and the built environment. He has worked on projects such as a multi-use building in Giza, Egypt and a historical museum in Cairo, Egypt that displays the feelings of Egyptians through political changes.
Egyptian temples were built for the worship of gods and commemoration of pharaohs. Their design consisted of enclosed halls, open courts, and entrance pylons aligned along the path used for processions. The most important part was the sanctuary housing the cult image of the god. Temples grew more elaborate over time and were built of stone with foundations in trenches and interlocking stone blocks. They emphasized symmetry and order with geometric and stylized organic motifs arranged along the central processional axis.
Resiliency Resources and Case Studies for your Architectural Practicegarrjacobs
This is a presentation given by Illya Azaroff from New York about his work with resilient housing and practice. Architects are being asked to understand where and how to build better in the face of mass migration, population growth, resource stress and associated risks posed by natural disasters and climate risk. The AIA and its members are at the forefront of addressing these issues highlighted by a commitment to the New Urban Agenda that aims to provide quality housing to people and communities around the world. Here in the US, we are coming to grips with the transformation of communities and the way we build to ensure a the health, safety and welfare of all.
AL BAHR - an intelligent building of ABU DHABI.Sajida Shah
Al-Bahr Towers are twin office towers located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Designed by Aedas Architects and constructed between 2009-2012, each tower has 27 floors and reaches a height of 145.1 meters. The towers were designed with a dynamic shading screen system inspired by mashrabiya wood lattice designs to minimize solar heat gain and energy usage in the hot desert climate. The computer-controlled screens open and close in response to the sun's movement each day to provide shade while allowing daylight into the buildings.
The document provides an introduction to a course on the History of Architecture and the Built Environment. It discusses key concepts like what history and architecture are, and traces how architecture has changed over time in areas like building design and construction methods. The course will examine architectural developments in early civilizations like Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley. It outlines a tentative teaching schedule and types of assignments students will complete, focusing on tracing architectural and structural changes from early shelters to modern structures.
The document discusses the expansion of the Milwaukee Art Museum through the addition of the Quadracci Pavilion designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. It provides background on the increasing attendance at the museum that prompted the expansion. Calatrava's design featured a large pavilion with a glass reception hall and movable sunscreen. Details are given on the structural elements like the foundation, pavilion, bridges, and sunscreen. Floor plans and diagrams illustrate the layout and load transfer through the building. The expansion has been praised for achieving Calatrava's vision of a glowing lantern on the lakefront through its architectural and structural design.
Islamic architecture developed from many influences, including Roman, Byzantine, Persian, and Central Asian styles. The mosque is the most important building in Islamic architecture, with early examples including the Great Mosque of Qairouan in Tunisia. Other notable mosques include the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo and the Great Mosque of Córdoba in Spain. Domes, arches, courtyards, and mihrabs are characteristic architectural features of mosques and other Islamic buildings. Squinches allowed the construction of domes and their use spread domed structures throughout the Islamic world.
This document provides details about the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It discusses the location of the hotel on an artificial island offshore from Dubai. It then describes the hotel as the world's tallest at 321 meters and shaped like a sail. The document outlines various construction details such as using over 12,000 tons of structural steel, taking 5 years to build, and 3 years just to construct the supporting artificial island. It also provides interesting facts about the hotel's design and the challenges of building such a tall structure out at sea.
Traditional Chinese architecture was heavily influenced by Confucianism and emphasized hierarchical relationships and social order. Courtyard residences were designed according to Confucian principles, with rooms arranged by status and gender. City planning followed Confucian codes, laying cities on a square grid and differentiating buildings by rank through size and decorative details. The Forbidden City best represents these Confucian influences through its emphasis on the emperor's authority and distinction of interior and exterior spaces.
The Dynamic Tower in Dubai is a proposed skyscraper that would have several innovative features. Each floor would be able to rotate independently, resulting in a constantly changing shape. The tower would also be the world's first prefabricated skyscraper, with 90% of each floor constructed in a factory. This modular construction would allow the entire building to be completed in just 22 months, over 30% faster than a traditional skyscraper. The tower aims to be self-sufficient in energy through wind turbines and solar panels located between and on the rotating floors. However, after facing delays from the financial crisis and other issues, construction on the Dynamic Tower is yet to begin.
Nubia was an ancient civilization located along the Nile River in present-day Sudan. For over 2000 years, from around 2000 BC to 350 AD, Nubia established itself as a powerful kingdom known as Kush. The Nubians traded extensively with Egypt and other civilizations. At its height between 700-300 BC, Nubia's Meroitic kingdom entered a Golden Age as a flourishing, iron-working civilization that traded with Asia and conquered neighboring regions. However, the kingdom eventually declined due to overfarming depleting the soil and cutting down too many trees used for iron production and charcoal.
Nubia was located along the Nile River in what is now northern Sudan. For centuries, Nubia and Egypt influenced each other. Nubia had powerful cities like Kerma and Napata, with Kerma home to over 10,000 people by 1700 BC. Nubian society emphasized arranged marriages and social order. The primary form of government was the Kandake system, which made the queen mother the central political figure, often as the ruler alongside her husband.
The empires of Egypt and Nubia interacted along the Nile River through both cultural exchange and military conflict over many centuries. Egypt expanded south during the Middle Kingdom and conquered parts of Nubia, but grew weaker over time and was invaded by Hyksos invaders. Under Thutmose III and later rulers, Egypt regained power and expanded further south into Nubia, dominating the Nubian kingdom of Kush. However, as Egypt declined, Kush emerged as a powerful kingdom and the Kushite king Piankhi was able to conquer Egypt. The interaction between the two civilizations resulted in the spread of culture between their peoples.
The Nubian civilization was located along the Nile River in what is now southern Egypt and northern Sudan. It was strongly influenced by ancient Egypt, adopting Egyptian religious beliefs, styles of art and architecture, and systems of hieroglyphic writing. At times Nubia was conquered by Egypt, but it also conquered Egypt on some occasions and ruled over both lands. The Nubian civilization lasted from around 3000 BC to AD 1500, with some key periods including the Kingdom of Kush and the empire of Meroe.
The Nubian Experience: A study of the Social and Cultural Meanings of Archite...Galala University
The Nubian Experience: A study of the Social and Cultural Meanings of Architecture
Nubia, Egypt
التجربة النوبية: دراسة الابعاد الثقافية والاجتماعية فى العمارة
النوبة - مصر
The document provides information about ancient Egypt and its reliance on the Nile River. It describes how the Nile flooded annually, depositing rich soil that allowed for agriculture. It then discusses Egypt's political history, describing the three major time periods of ancient Egypt (Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms) and the dynasties of rulers that characterized each period. Important figures like King Tut, Hatshepsut, and Thutmose III are also summarized. The document also briefly outlines aspects of ancient Egyptian religion, culture, and hieroglyphic writing system.
Pecha Kucha Night Groningen 08: Herman en Mijnske, Enterprise ArchitectureHerman Kopinga
Together with Mijnske Sival (http://www.mijnske.org/) I presented at a former prison in Groningen for our 6:40 at Pecha Kucha Night 08.
Date: 17 december 2007
Nubia is a region along the Nile River located in northern Sudan and southern Egypt. It is divided into Lower and Upper Nubia, and the Nubian people living from Aswan to the Second Cataract are divided into the Kenouz, Fadija, and Arab tribes. The construction of the Aswan Reservoir and High Dam in the early 1900s forced the Nubian people to evacuate their land three times by 1964, flooding their homes, monuments, and palm trees. While some Egyptian leaders promised to prioritize resettling the Nubians and rebuilding their villages, these were mostly empty promises.
The Nubians had an advanced culture along the Nile River in what is now Sudan. They were early adopters of agriculture and domesticated animals. The Nubian kingdom of Kerma emerged as a powerful urban center by 1500 BC, though Egypt later conquered Nubia. After a long period under Egyptian rule and influence, the Kushite kingdom rose to power in Nubia and eventually conquered Egypt between 760-656 BC before the Assyrians took control. The Nubians made cultural and technological achievements and had a matriarchal government with female rulers. Their society was organized around the Nile River and they spoke various Nubian languages.
Nubian culture was influenced by their neighbors, the Egyptians, from around 2000 BC to 1480 BC. While they lacked economic resources, the Nubians were artistic and sought advanced thinking. They incorporated Egyptian and other southern cultures into their own traditions, adapting practices like pyramid building on a smaller scale due to limited resources. Nubian religions included Egyptian gods like Amun and Isis as well as their own represented in human and animal forms. Women played an important role in Nubian society, unlike other cultures at the time.
O documento discute a evolução da tecnologia no Brasil desde a década de 1970, incluindo o desenvolvimento da informática, tecnologias de gestão, inclusão digital, tecnologias assistivas e sociedade da informação, concluindo com uma breve discussão sobre o comércio eletrônico.
كتاب انقاذ آثار النوبه بوادي حلفا واسوان صادر من منظمه الأمم المتحده للتراث ...bakrimusa
The document discusses the international campaign to save artifacts from the flooding of the Nile River valley in Nubia caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. It provides an overview of the campaign, which involved moving over 20 temples and other sites to higher ground to protect them from rising water levels between 1960 and 1980. The campaign was a major success due to extensive cooperation between Egypt, Sudan, UNESCO and other countries and organizations. It resulted in one of the largest archaeological rescue efforts in history and the preservation of important cultural heritage sites.
Nubia was an ancient civilization located along the Nile River in what is now Sudan. From around 1000 BC to AD 150, Nubia conquered and was conquered by Egypt. It developed an extensive trade network exporting goods like ivory, gold, and perfume. Nubia also produced iron tools and weapons and developed its own system of writing, while also adopting some Egyptian cultural traditions like religion and architecture.
Ancient Egypt revolved around the Nile River, which provided fertile land for farming. Society was divided into classes, with poor people working as builders or farmers, middle class as potters and scribes, and high class as priests and pharaohs. Egyptians developed hieroglyphic writing and technologies like fishing poles and musical instruments. Notable pharaohs included King Tut and Nefertiti, the only female ruler. Egyptians worshipped gods like Atum and Bes and mummified the dead, placing artifacts in elaborate coffins. Along the Nile, they traded and grew crops while raising animals like cattle and cats.
This document discusses the cultures of Nubia, including the Kerma, Napata, and Meroë kingdoms. It notes that Nubia was located between Central Africa and Egypt and acted as a trade link. The Kerma culture was the first Nubian state located along the Nile River from around 2500 to 1500 BC. Napata expanded into Egypt under King Taharka but its rule did not last long. Meroë was the southern capital of the Kushite Kingdom from around 800 BC to 280 AD. The cultures of Nubia adopted Egyptian beliefs and built pyramids, while also developing a strong iron industry and international trade.
This document provides an overview of fashion in various ancient civilizations and modern Canada. It begins with sections on fashion in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and China that describe the typical materials, styles of clothing, footwear, jewelry, makeup, and hairstyles during each time period. Pictures are included. The document then has a section on modern Canadian fashion that discusses common clothing materials and styles worn by men, women, and during different seasons. It concludes with a bibliography and note of thanks.
Nubia was an ancient civilization located along the Nile River in present-day Sudan that existed from around 2000 BC to 350 AD. The Nubians established a powerful kingdom and traded extensively with neighboring civilizations like Egypt. They had advanced cultures with artistic styles influenced by Egypt featuring depictions of rulers, religious scenes, and daily life. Religion played an important role in Nubian society, incorporating Egyptian gods while also worshipping their own like Apedemak. Over time, outside influences like Christianity and Islam were adopted by the Nubian people.
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1) Africa's earliest inhabitants lived as hunter-gatherers in East Africa millions of years ago.
2) Beginning around 8000 BCE, some hunter-gatherers in Africa began domesticating plants and animals and transitioning to farming, allowing them to settle permanently in fertile areas like the Nile River Valley.
3) By 4000 BCE, settled farming villages existed along the Nile and had grown into early civilizations like ancient Egypt, characterized by cities, social hierarchies, and cultural developments like architecture, art, and writing.
The document provides background information on the Nubian people of Sudan. It discusses the location and names of Nubia, the Nubian people as descendants of Ham, and their use of the Nilo-Saharan language family. It also summarizes Nubian culture, including their agriculture along the Nile River, religious beliefs centered around gods like Amun, burial practices, clothing made from materials like cotton and leather, and their important role in trade along the Red Sea.
The document provides information on the ancient Nubian civilization located in what is now Sudan. It describes the Nubian people as descendants of Ham who inhabited the Nile Valley and spoke Nilo-Saharan languages. Nubian society was centered around agriculture along the Nile and they had sophisticated cultures with skilled artisans, powerful kingdoms, and religious beliefs centered on gods like Amun. Trade was important to the Nubian economy as they exported gold, ivory and other goods via river and sea routes.
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The Nile River was essential to ancient Egyptian civilization, providing fertility to the land, food and resources to the people, and a means of transportation. The Egyptians worshipped the Nile god Hapi and thanked him annually when the river flooded its banks between June and September, depositing rich soil. Though now controlled, the seasonal flooding was crucial to the Egyptians' agricultural society along the river banks. The Nile remains the longest river in the world and an important resource for northeast Africa.
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The Nubian civilization had an advanced culture along the Nile River in what is now Sudan. They developed agriculture and domesticated animals as early as 5000 BC. Their capital at Kerma became a major urban center by 1500 BC. Though Egypt conquered Nubia and influenced their culture, the Kushite kingdom emerged as a powerful regional force after Egyptian rule declined. The Nubians achieved many technological innovations, built pyramids and tombs, and some Nubian queens and kings even conquered Egypt for a time. They spoke various Nubian languages and had a strong government and cultural interactions with Egypt despite the difficult desert climate of their homeland.
The Navajo Reservation spans parts of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado, surrounded by four sacred mountains. Navajo people are renowned weavers, with traditions passed down from Spider Man and Spider Woman. Weaving evolved from blankets to rugs over time as markets developed. The process is very labor intensive, taking over 300 hours to make one blanket. While weaving was an important cultural tradition, many modern Navajo have turned to other jobs due to the limited economic opportunities in weaving.
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The document discusses the destruction of Nubia through damming and cultural cleansing. It summarizes Nubia's ancient history and civilization, but notes that currently it is isolated, impoverished, and depopulated due to being forcibly relocated multiple times to make way for dams. The dams have submerged archaeological sites and threaten the survival of the Nubian people and language. The document calls for international help to stop further dam construction and cultural destruction, and to support development in Nubia instead.
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The document summarizes the state of different regions of the world before 1492. It describes societies that relied on paleolithic technology like hunting and gathering groups in Australia, Siberia, and parts of Africa and the Americas. It also describes more advanced agricultural village societies in places like West Africa, where there were rival city-states ruled by kings. The Iroquois Confederacy in North America developed an innovative system of loose tribal confederation and dispute resolution to deal with population growth and warfare.
The spread of iron technology after 500 BC enabled more effective farming and population growth in Africa. Iron tools made clearing land for agriculture easier and improved weapons increased survival. The Bantu people then migrated widely, spreading knowledge of ironworking and agriculture throughout the continent. This led to more complex societies, especially in southern Africa by 900 AD, with status determined by cattle herds.
- Nubia, also known as Kush, was located along the Nile River south of ancient Egypt. It was an important trade partner of Egypt due to its natural resources like gold mines.
- Egypt began expanding into Nubia during the Middle Kingdom period to gain more control over trade routes and access to goods from further south in Africa. This eventually led to the colonization and military control of Nubia by Egypt.
- From 760 BC to 671 BC, the Nubian Kingdom of Kush controlled all of Egypt as the 25th Dynasty, reestablishing Egyptian culture and religion. However, they were later expelled from Egypt by Psamtik I in 671 BC.
- Nubia, also known as Kush, was located along the Nile River south of ancient Egypt. It was an important trade partner of Egypt due to its natural resources like gold mines.
- Egypt began expanding into Nubia during the Middle Kingdom period to gain more control over trade routes and access to goods from further south in Africa. This eventually led to the colonization and military control of Nubia by Egypt.
- The Nubian Kingdom of Kush ruled over Egypt for 89 years as the 25th Dynasty, reestablishing Egyptian culture and traditions. However, they were later expelled from Egypt by Psamtik I in 671 BCE.
The Nile River flows through Egypt and has supported civilizations there for over 5,000 years by providing fertile land and resources. The annual flooding of the Nile deposited rich silt that allowed for highly productive agriculture. This dependence on the Nile led the Greek historian Herodotus to call Egypt "the Gift of the Nile." Modern Egypt continues to rely on the Nile through the Aswan High Dam, which generates electricity and provides irrigation.
Ancient Egyptians had a stratified society led by a pharaoh. Commoners worked as farmers, craftspeople, soldiers, or scribes. Religion was central to daily life; Egyptians worshipped many gods and built temples in their honor. When people died, their bodies were meticulously mummified and buried with supplies for the afterlife. Egyptian culture had a profound impact and still fascinates people worldwide today.
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9. Lake Nasser : implications Nubian community
Anthropology of the Nubians
The Nubian villages disappeared under water.
50.000 Nubians evacuated to Egypt. Had to build up new life north of Aswan.
Similar number to Sudan.
13. From the lonely peace in isolated villages Nile to stone houses in the desert
Far away from the Nile, which had determined economic and socio-cultural life
Lake Nasser : implications Nubian community
Anthropology of the Nubians
New houses near Kom Ombo (40 km north of Aswan)
14. Anthropology of the Nubians
“Nubian ceremonial life”
studies in Islamic syncretism
and cultural change
“Nefertari’s palm trees”:
Documentary film about a Nubian
woman refusing to leave her homeland
15. Anthropology of the Nubians
General features of social life:
Dual: women and men have their own social life
Women mainly have two social groups: family - friends.
Reasons to join: socio-economic support – information sharing
Men ‘s own groups: work, socio-economic, friends, family
Strong social control, even more so for women (family honor)
Information exchange between networks
Many social obligations