THE PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT
The pyramids of Egypt have mystified
and inspired peoples of all ages since they were first raised
some 4600 years ago.
Why and how were they constructed?
What was their purpose and meaning? Such questions have
led some to claim that they were the work of aliens or super-beings,
but what do we really know about these marvels of ancient
architecture? Let an Egyptologist explain the meaning of
these structures by placing them within their historical,
social and religious context, and leading you on a journey
through the many pyramid-fields of Egypt and Nubia.
Features of this presentation include:
 Background
information on Egyptian mortuary beliefs and practices;
Royal
burials before the pyramids and their impact on the development
of pyramids;
Detailed
fact sheets and notes on all the major pyramids of Egypt
and Nubia, including maps, site charts and illustrations
of the interior of major pyramids;
PowerPoint
illustrated lectures based on Ma'at Productions' own © images
(including some of pyramids now closed to the general public),
coupled with video extracts and a 'virtual' tour of the
interiors of two pyramids;
An
examination of the myths, recent theories and 'pyramania'
surrounding their construction and meaning;
News
and updates on recent exciting discoveries in Egypt and
examination of some of the little-known pyramids (such as
the step-pyramid on Elephanitine Island, Aswan);
The
pyramid complex and its place in Egypt's social, religious
and economic life;
The
historical development of the pyramid is clearly tracted
from its beginnings in the Third Dynasty of the Old Kingdom
period, through the Middle and New Kingdom periods, and
its continuation in Nubia for centuries after Egypt had
fallen from power;
An
examination of the place of the pyramid form in modern architecture;
Time
for general discussion and questions; &
Suggested
further reading.
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