Egyptian Architecture Discussion

Post answers to the following:

Within Ancient Egyptian history, there have been many forms of architecture. Select and discuss one Egyptian building from the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, or New Kingdom that you feel has been the most influential for ancient Egyptian architecture. Describe it, then evaluate its importance.
Respond to at least one classmate’s post by offering additional details or ideas, a different perspective, or links to interesting, relevant articles or websites. Conclude with a question or new idea to further stimulate the discussion.
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my classmate’s response

I believe the Great Pyramids of Giza from the Old Kingdom have been the most influential for Egyptian architecture . The enormous scale of these pyramidal limestone structures represented one of the largest and tallest man-made structures for thousands of years and displays precision difficult to represent even today. Through implementation of Ashlar masonry methods, the pyramids have successfully withstood large scale earthquakes due to its impressive stability, another testament to the ingenuity of the architects. These pyramids have stood the test of time, and by doing so, forever cemented the legacy of the ancient Egyptians and their architecture.

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The Temples of the Old Kingdom are among the most interesting and fascinating architecture in Egyptian history. These temples were the holy sanctuaries of the gods at Memphis, and the only sanctuary that is still standing is the sacred temple of Qasr el Sagha, which is located at the North of the Fayum basin. The temple is unique and distinguishable from the sanctuaries of the pyramid temples since it is constructed with massive limestone blocks indicating that it must have belonged to the Fourth Dynasty.

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