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What is the meaning of the word 'Daul'?
What is the meaning of the word 'Daul'?
- Table (correct)
- Stone
- Circle
- Hut
What is a Cromlech?
What is a Cromlech?
- A wooden hut supported on piles
- A burial mound
- A series of upright stones arranged in a circle and supporting horizontal slabs (correct)
- A large flat stone supported by upright stones
Where are Tumuli found?
Where are Tumuli found?
- Only in Wales
- Only in Egypt
- Only in Ireland
- In Wales, Cornwall, Ireland and elsewhere (correct)
What is the primary benefit of the Nile River to Egypt?
What is the primary benefit of the Nile River to Egypt?
What is the main purpose of Lake Dwellings?
What is the main purpose of Lake Dwellings?
What is the significance of prehistoric remains in the evolution of architecture?
What is the significance of prehistoric remains in the evolution of architecture?
What is the connection between Tumuli and Pyramids?
What is the connection between Tumuli and Pyramids?
Where are Dolmens found?
Where are Dolmens found?
What is a characteristic feature of columns with palm capitals?
What is a characteristic feature of columns with palm capitals?
Which goddess is associated with the Ancient Greeks' depiction of Hathor?
Which goddess is associated with the Ancient Greeks' depiction of Hathor?
What type of ornament does a volute represent in column design?
What type of ornament does a volute represent in column design?
How many species of papyrus are mentioned in relation to the papyrus column's design?
How many species of papyrus are mentioned in relation to the papyrus column's design?
Which feature differentiates the open capital from the closed bud capital in papyrus columns?
Which feature differentiates the open capital from the closed bud capital in papyrus columns?
What architectural structure was commonly used during the Ancient Empire for tombs?
What architectural structure was commonly used during the Ancient Empire for tombs?
Which feature is NOT part of a Mastaba's design?
Which feature is NOT part of a Mastaba's design?
What was typically found in the 'serdabs' of a Mastaba?
What was typically found in the 'serdabs' of a Mastaba?
Which of the following correctly represents the construction features of a Mastaba?
Which of the following correctly represents the construction features of a Mastaba?
Which king's Mastaba is noted to have a burial chamber cut into the bedrock?
Which king's Mastaba is noted to have a burial chamber cut into the bedrock?
Which change in tomb architecture occurred during the Middle Empire?
Which change in tomb architecture occurred during the Middle Empire?
What was the primary purpose of the offerings placed in the outer chamber of a Mastaba?
What was the primary purpose of the offerings placed in the outer chamber of a Mastaba?
What distinguishes the Mastaba of Thy in Sakkara?
What distinguishes the Mastaba of Thy in Sakkara?
Which pharaoh is associated with the construction of the Great Temple of Abu-Simbel?
Which pharaoh is associated with the construction of the Great Temple of Abu-Simbel?
What is the height of the seated colossi of Ramses II at the temple?
What is the height of the seated colossi of Ramses II at the temple?
Which goddess is represented alongside Ramses II in the Great Temple?
Which goddess is represented alongside Ramses II in the Great Temple?
What significant event is aligned with the construction of the Great Temple?
What significant event is aligned with the construction of the Great Temple?
What is the purpose of the eight smaller chambers adjacent to the vestibule?
What is the purpose of the eight smaller chambers adjacent to the vestibule?
What architectural feature comprises the facade of the Great Temple?
What architectural feature comprises the facade of the Great Temple?
Which deity is said to remain in darkness all year round inside the Great Temple?
Which deity is said to remain in darkness all year round inside the Great Temple?
The Great Temple of Abu-Simbel was entirely excavated out of what material?
The Great Temple of Abu-Simbel was entirely excavated out of what material?
What was the main reason for moving the Abu Simbel temples?
What was the main reason for moving the Abu Simbel temples?
What was the primary function of the obelisks according to the text?
What was the primary function of the obelisks according to the text?
What was the name of the person who explored the Abu Simbel temples in 1817?
What was the name of the person who explored the Abu Simbel temples in 1817?
How were the Abu Simbel temples initially situated?
How were the Abu Simbel temples initially situated?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an obelisk?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an obelisk?
What was the approximate height of the obelisks in relation to their diameter?
What was the approximate height of the obelisks in relation to their diameter?
Why was the Aswan Dam built in modern Egypt?
Why was the Aswan Dam built in modern Egypt?
Which organization played a key role in the relocation of the Abu Simbel temples?
Which organization played a key role in the relocation of the Abu Simbel temples?
What was the primary material used for the capping of the obelisks?
What was the primary material used for the capping of the obelisks?
Which obelisk is noted as the largest in existence?
Which obelisk is noted as the largest in existence?
How high is Cleopatra's Needle?
How high is Cleopatra's Needle?
What type of design did the conjecturally restored Egyptian house at the Paris Exhibition incorporate?
What type of design did the conjecturally restored Egyptian house at the Paris Exhibition incorporate?
What was the width of the base of the obelisk in the Piazza of S.John Lateran?
What was the width of the base of the obelisk in the Piazza of S.John Lateran?
What color was the upper part of the ancient Egyptian house painted?
What color was the upper part of the ancient Egyptian house painted?
What was a significant challenge faced during the quarrying and transport of large stone obelisks?
What was a significant challenge faced during the quarrying and transport of large stone obelisks?
Which ancient city is associated with Cleopatra's Needle prior to its relocation to London?
Which ancient city is associated with Cleopatra's Needle prior to its relocation to London?
Flashcards
What is a dolmen?
What is a dolmen?
Large, flat stone resting on upright stones, often used for burial or religious purposes. Found in various regions across Europe and beyond.
What is a cromlech?
What is a cromlech?
A circular arrangement of upright stones, sometimes topped with horizontal slabs. Stonehenge is perhaps the most famous example.
What are tumuli?
What are tumuli?
Also known as burial mounds, these structures are large piles of earth often used for burial. Early ancestors of pyramids.
What are lake dwellings?
What are lake dwellings?
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Where was the Egyptian civilisation located?
Where was the Egyptian civilisation located?
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Why was the Nile River important for the Egyptians?
Why was the Nile River important for the Egyptians?
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Describe the geographic conditions of Egypt.
Describe the geographic conditions of Egypt.
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How did the Nile River make Egyptian agriculture possible?
How did the Nile River make Egyptian agriculture possible?
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Mastaba
Mastaba
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Outer Chamber
Outer Chamber
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Serdab
Serdab
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Well
Well
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Sarcophagus Chamber
Sarcophagus Chamber
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What is a mastaba?
What is a mastaba?
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Mastaba of Thy
Mastaba of Thy
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Mastaba of Aha
Mastaba of Aha
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Volute Capital
Volute Capital
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Palmette Capital
Palmette Capital
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Closed Bud Papyrus Capital
Closed Bud Papyrus Capital
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Composite Papyrus Capital
Composite Papyrus Capital
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Open Bell Papyrus Capital
Open Bell Papyrus Capital
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Abu Simbel Temple
Abu Simbel Temple
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Pylon
Pylon
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Colossi of Ramses II
Colossi of Ramses II
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Vestibule
Vestibule
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Hypostyle Hall
Hypostyle Hall
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Sanctuary
Sanctuary
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Solar Alignment
Solar Alignment
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Mystery of the Dates
Mystery of the Dates
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Obelisk
Obelisk
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Monolith
Monolith
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Hieroglyphics
Hieroglyphics
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Relocate
Relocate
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Nile Flood Cycle
Nile Flood Cycle
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Aswan Dam
Aswan Dam
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Lake Nassar
Lake Nassar
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What is an obelisk?
What is an obelisk?
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What is the largest obelisk in existence?
What is the largest obelisk in existence?
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Describe an ancient Egyptian house.
Describe an ancient Egyptian house.
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Describe the challenges of moving ancient Egyptian obelisks.
Describe the challenges of moving ancient Egyptian obelisks.
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How were ancient Egyptian houses decorated?
How were ancient Egyptian houses decorated?
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What was the 'conjectural restoration' of an ancient Egyptian house?
What was the 'conjectural restoration' of an ancient Egyptian house?
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What is quarrying?
What is quarrying?
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What is 'transport' in the context of ancient Egyptian monuments?
What is 'transport' in the context of ancient Egyptian monuments?
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Study Notes
Lecture-1 (6th August 2018)
- Topic: Introduction to the History of Architecture - I
- Instructor: Ar. Atifia Nuzzhat
- Date & Time: 6th August 2018
- Course: History of Architecture - I
- Course Code: AP 1002D
Prehistoric Architecture
- Definition: Prehistory refers to the period before written history, encompassing civilizations with no written record.
- Early Human Needs: Early architecture is directly related to human needs for shelter and protection from the elements.
- Primitive Dwellings: Early human dwellings progressed from simple shelters (e.g., arbours of twigs, huts of branches) to more complex structures like caves and tents, based on available materials, and the needs of each particular society and way of life.
- Architectural Typology: An architectural typology categorizes building types based on their functions (e.g., caves, huts, tents, depending on the tasks they'd be used for and the environments).
- Limited Architectural Value: Prehistoric structures, while interesting from an archaeological perspective, don't typically hold much architectural value in modern terms.
Classification of Prehistoric Remains
- Monoliths (Menhirs): Single upright stones.
- Example: The famous arrangement at Carnac, Brittany. (Size details included in the notes)
- Dolmens: Large stone structures, using flat stones supported by upright stones.
- Location Examples: England, Ireland, Northern France, Channel Islands, Italy, India .
- Cromlechs: Circular arrangements of upright stones supporting horizontal slabs.
- Example: Stonehenge.
- Tumuli: Burial mounds.
- Possible Prototypes: Similar to some of the early pyramids of Egypt and the beehive huts found elsewhere.
- Lake Dwellings: Structures built on wooden piles over lakes.
- Locations: Switzerland, Italy, and Ireland.
Lecture-2 (8th August 2018)
- Topic: Egyptian Civilization
- Date & Time: 8th August 2018
Egyptian Civilization
- Location: Located in the Nile River valley of Africa.
- Geographical Condition: A sandy desert, but the Nile River valley provides fertile land for agriculture. The Nile is essential for communication, trade and agriculture, in addition to being a means to fertilize the land.
- Geological Conditions: The Nile's floods irrigate the desert.
- Evidence of Daily Life: Images and displays showing everyday activities of Egyptians from artifacts and archaeological evidence, including building work, brick-making, and harvesting papyrus.
Additional Topics (from later pages)
- Architectural Design & Construction: Detailed information on the design and construction techniques used in the different forms of ancient Egypt settlements, from tombs to temples.
- Important Terms: Definitions for key architectural terms, like "trabeated," "arcuated," "clerestory windows," hypostyle hall".
- Pylons: Towering gateways to temples, often adorned with reliefs and statues.
- Rock-cut Tombs: Details about the distinctive, carved structures in the Valley of the Kings and other areas.
- Temples: Exploration of the types of temples.
- The Mortuary temple: for the pharaohs and other powerful Egyptian rulers.
- The Cult temple: for the gods.
- Based on rectangular plans.
- Different types of Columns: Various forms of columns used in Egyptian architecture. Ex: Hathor-headed, Columns with Lotus capitals, papyrus column
- Dwellings: Detailed descriptions of Egyptian houses and lifestyles.
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Test your knowledge on ancient architecture concepts, including tumuli, dolmens, and the significance of the Nile River. This quiz covers various architectural elements and their historical context. Explore the connections between prehistoric remains and architectural evolution.
