![]() ![]() One of these pyramids was the Great Pyramid of Giza built in Giza Necropolis. Most pyramids were constructed during the Old Kingdom of Egypt. A pyramid is a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top. They were built in ancient Egypt to function as a tomb for the pharaoh. An equally important structure was the pyramid. He completed the construction of the ziggurat, which was one of his greatest accomplishments, when his father, Ur-Nammu, died. The ziggurat was also constructed with the help of Ur-Nammu’s son, Shulgi. Reigning for eighteen years, he was the king of the Third Dynasty of Ur. ![]() The Ziggurat of Ur and the temple on top were built around 2100 BCE by King Ur-Nammu. One of the most famous ziggurats is the Ziggurat of Ur constructed in the Sumerian city-state of Ur. They were constructed in ancient Mesopotamia, beginning in 2000 BCE. ![]() A ziggurat is a massive rectangular stepped-tower that is sometimes surrounded by a temple. In ancient Mesopotamia, ziggurats were constructed by kings to show their devotion to the city-state’s god. But the ziggurats are made of a solid brick core.Astonishing structures in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt truly showed their values in society and their outstanding capabilities as a civilization. Obviously, that isn't the case for the pyramids, since the tomb of the pharaoh is located inside. But I just want to note that we have to be careful when using the word "solid" when comparing these structures, because it could imply that the pyramids are made of a solid stone core (without any internal passages). I understand what you mean about how both structures appear "solid" in appearance. It is thought that the Egyptian pyramids also evoke "sacred mountain" imagery by referencing the ben-ben, the primordial mountain that was created out of a swamp in Egyptian mythology.Īlso, I wanted to point out one more thing in relation to this post, Laura. As I mentioned in lecture, both of these structures were inspired by "sacred mountain" imagery, which ties into the idea that a mountain is a sacred location that is set-apart from the rest of the world (in both a physical and symbolic sense). I wanted to address Laura M.'s comment above: the specific shape of these structures is made to evoke the imagery of a mountain. The Ziggurat rituals were on top of the temple and the Pyramids have their rituals inside the structure. The only difference is what they the people believed it was used for and the places they held their rituals. Both structures were used to put riches in and they were believed to be used for something bigger than the life they knew then. Inside these tombs would lye riches and things that the afterlife would need. Inside this solid pyramid are tunnels to different places in the pyramid, some were to just trick thieves and others had the tomb of where king’s body lies. As for the Pyramids at Giza it was used as a religious belief that we have an afterlife with our ka. They wanted to be as close as they could to the heavens so it was easy for the Gods to come down. The Ziggurat of Ur was used for a religious ritual to please the Gods and give thanks to them by giving them food and gifts. The two different structures were used in different ways but in a small way are still similar to each other. ![]()
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