A civilization is a structured society with ethics and morals that contribute to its function and ability to thrive. It can be made up of multiple cities which usually show signs of cultural and technological development. Having civility, or respect and consideration for others, is essential to keeping a civilization well-balanced and prosperous. It helps avoid unnecessary conflicts and issues, as well as creates order, and contributes to society’s ability to maintain organization.
The ancient civilization of Egypt, notorious for its architecture and mummification process, is a pioneer in numerous domains. To accomplish these feats and further evolve their civilization, the creation of technological advancements was necessary. This is evident
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In the early periods, their gods’ images were incorporated into sculptures and ceramics, due to their lack of “technical skills” for larger structures (Mark). During the Second Dynasty, stonework proficiency developed, and they began building temples and monuments (Mark). These structures represented their religious relationships, as they were "raised in pairs," one representing God, and one representing humans (Mark). Temples, considered to be the point God came into existence, provided gods access to the inner sanctuary and higher realms (Mark). In addition, pyramids, also called "Mer, meaning 'Place of Ascension,'" allowed a god to progress in the afterlife (Mark). Their creations dedicated to the gods allowed them to improve greatly in their architectural skills, giving them the ability to design more structures and expand their …show more content…
These pictorial characters illustrated concepts, Egyptian language sounds, objects, or scenes (Dorman, Brunner). It was mainly used for identification, documentation, and cultural aspects (Dorman, Brunner). However, its complexity made it difficult for literacy, so it was “used only for monument inscriptions,” and an adapted, more practical version was created for the larger population (Dorman, Brunner). The writing systems allowed Egyptians to organize and document events, contributing to their overall success and evolution.
Ancient Egyptians invented a variety of tools for hieroglyphic inscriptions. Chisels and hammers were utilized for stone, and brushes and colorful pigments were used for "wood and other smooth surfaces" (Dorman, Brunner). They would create brush-like tips for writing by separating plant stem fibers (Dorman, Brunner). Paper was also created from papyrus stems for documentation, such as summaries of hieroglyphics on monuments (Dorman, Brunner). Cursive hieroglyphs, a later "modified form of hieroglyphic writing,” were inscribed into metal, wood, or painted onto papyrus (Dorman,