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As the name says the ‘Great’ Pyramids of Giza these pyramids were always of great importance to the Egyptian civilization. We have some amazing facts about these pyramids – the great pyramid is one of the three pyramids made in Giza and probably the most famous one. The original height of the pyramid was 146.5…

Mayan Civilization Mayan Civilization INTRODUCTION The Mayan Civilization was an Ancient Native American civilization that grew to be one of the most advanced civilizations in the Americas. The people known as the Maya lived in the region that is now eastern and southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and western Honduras. The Maya built massive…

I have discovered the long lost city of Atlantis. I am about 15 miles off the West Coast of the Hawaiian Islands. I have found many artifacts and a few buildings intact at the bottom of the ocean. I have found an extremely large building with many rooms that I believe to be a palace…

If we look at the maps of Ancient Egypt, we can see that on almost all maps of the sky a person with a falcon head. In his hands he has a spear, which he directs not directly to the sky, but to the stars. That is, the picture shows neither a connection with something…

Savagery, Conch, and Setting Lord of the Flies By William Golding is based off the theme of savagery and also takes a look at civilization and symbolism. The story takes place on a island out in the middle of the ocean, where are two characters named Jack and Ralph who show leadership and savagery. This…

India Civilization is known by many names such as Indus Valley, Harappan Civilization. The first civilization in Indian developed around Harappa quite close to the Indus river, it was located on South Asia. India started to emerge in 2500 BCE. The Himalaya Mountain was the tallest mountain range. The landmass that India is on of…

The significance of this event is amplified given that the Maya achieved unprecedented intellectual, cultural, and technological heights that were unique in the New World during this time (Crist & Paganini 23). Though many theories, both fictional and historical, exist today that attempt to explain this collapse, the true reason for their demise will always…

In the tale of The Epic of Gilgamesh women play a prominent role throughout the book. They give advice and help guide our main characters Gilgamesh and Enkidu on their adventure. In the tale women play multiple impactful roles such as a maternal advisor, a harlot, and a goddess. At this time in history in…

The origin of the black cat crossing your path is a superstition that is a bit of mystery brought upon by prehistoric ancestors during B.C times. Superstition goes as far as to believe that the black cat is a demon in disguise of witches or humans. The black cat superstition emanated from prehistoric ancestors, around…

The tomb of Anarkali is located inside the premises of Civil Secretariat, Lahore Punjab in Pakistan. Anarkali’s real name was Nadira Begum. She was an Iranian slave girl who migrated to Lahore, in the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great. It is said that the son of Mughal King Akbar (Saleem who is known…