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Ancient Egypt. By: Ryan, Katie, Snigdha and Grace. Archeologists. They find artifacts They dig up the the artifacts and preserve them. What types of artifacts were placed in tombs?. Any pets they owned Jewels Clothes Canopic jars Shabtis Food.
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Ancient Egypt By: Ryan, Katie, Snigdha and Grace
Archeologists • They find artifacts • They dig up the the artifacts and preserve them
What types of artifacts were placed in tombs? • Any pets they owned • Jewels • Clothes • Canopic jars • Shabtis • Food
What were reasons artifacts were placed in tombs? • So they would have them in the after- life • So they would have a good after- life
What were reasons for specific artifacts to be chosen? • Things they liked • Things that were important to them
What were specific places the artifacts were placed in tombs? • In the sarcophagus • On the walls • In corners
Mrs. Fagan’s artifacts She likes… gardening, homemade chocolate chip cookies, jewelry, milkshakes, reading and traveling
Archeologist Bibliography • http://www.askherepa.org/ • http://schools.clipart.com/
Architect An architect designs buildings or monuments. In my case they design pyramids. I will be designing Mrs. Fagan’s pyramid, The Pyramid of Peace. • Frank Lloyd Wright was an architect. • So was Louis Isadore Khan
Different Types of Tombs • Simple Pit Grave • Rock Cut Chapel • Mastaba Tomb • Pyramid Simple Pit Grave Mastaba Tomb Pyramid Rock Cut Chapel
The Reasons for Different Types of Pyramids The Egyptians found better ways to build their pharaoh's pyramids. They grew in: • Size • Safety • Quality
Mrs. Fagan’s Pyramid of Peace • Small • Mastaba Tomb _______________________________________ Mastaba Tomb Design of Mastaba Tomb
Architect Bibliography • http://www.safe-find.com/images.html • http://schools.clipart.com/ • http://architect.architecture.sk/ • http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/home
Cartographer This is what the cartographer does: • Makes a map • Locates the place of the object or building
Mrs. Fagan’s Pyramid Location • Near a beach • In a garden Why…? • She loves nature • She likes visiting the beach
The Location and Features of The Pyramid of Peace • Small • Near a beach • In a garden • With animals
What were the reasons for the locations of tombs? • To prevent flooding • To hide from tomb robbers
Were any chosen locations more appropriate than others? • Yes some to prevent flooding • Prevent from sand storms • Tomb robbery prevention
Bibliography Web: • Kinner, Jacques. “The history of Ancient Egypt” http//www. ancient-egypt.org/.25 July 2009. Web.10.2011 Books: • Mummies and Pyramids by. Mary Pope Osbrone and Will Osbrone • Ancient Egypt by. Shirley Jordan
Her Hobbies • Gardening • Reading • Movies • Spending time with friends • Eating • Baking • Needle pointing
Favorite Animals • Dogs • All animals
Fun Facts About Ancient Egypt • Art in ancient Egypt was very magical. • They used various tools to create chronicles of life in Ancient Egypt. • The tools they used to create the artwork were clays, soil, Minerals and charcoals.
Artist Bibliography • http://www.askherepa.org/ • http://www.ehow.com/info_8027356_ancient-egyptian-art-tools.html • http://www.ehow.com/info_8219054_ancient-egyptian-interior-art.html • http://australianmuseum.net.au/Art-in-ancient-Egypt
Embalmer • An embalmer mummifies the dead.
How long does the embalming process take? • 70 days for the whole process • 40 days for the body to dry • 30 days to oiling, taking out organs and being stuffed with palm wine, frankincense, sawdust, and molten resin.
Decorating the Mummy • Amulets, Linen Wrappings, Finger and Toe Stalls, and artists decorate the Mask. • Artists also paint the mummy’s pet’s case. • Other artists rub a thin sheet of gold onto wood to look like solid gold.
Ceremony • Embalmer hires mourners and priests. • Mourners cry and sob during the ceremony. • Priests perform prayers.