Egyptian Empire - a fascination with death part 2

favoured material for temples and tombs.

Late Dynasty is known for ...

His empire becomes weak and begins to crumble - Why?

Why were the Valley of the Kings entrances hidden?

animal attributes with human bodies signifies

the principal building material for domestic building.

Started a religious revolution due to disliking the worship of Amon-Ra. Replaces Amon_ra with

Why did Djoser’s architect, Imhotep, add steps above the mastabas to create a step pyramid

New Kingdom aka

Large concentrations of tombs were cut into cliff sides at what are now known as

Preservation of bodies through ____________ for the afterlife were considered essential.

famous boy king who is better known for the wealth in his tomb.

Early Old Kingdom aristocratic and royal burials were in ___________.

How did he build Egypt's largest empire?

Amenhotep - later Akhenaton becomes known for

housed a chapel and a statue of the dead.

One of the reasons it is believed the Pyramids of Giza included small air shafts or passages

Tomb which was successful from the tomb raiders

Whose mortuary temple is this

For Egyptians what is he known for?

A main focus of Egyptian aristocratic culture

Why is Thutmose III considered by some to be Egypt’s Napoleon

Why were many buildings defaced

Animals were used for their characteristics. Which one does not fit?

The Great Pyramids of Giza were built with

One of the reasons for using columns in the building designs