Differences in Egyptian and Greek Architecture

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This paper compares the temple architecture of Egyptians with that of the Greeks and explores the differences in structure, art and symbolism, and function. It discusses how architecture is more than the design of buildings and how it is the expression of ideas through the creation of structures.

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Abstract and Introduction
Architectural Structure
Temple Function and Purpose
Architectural Art and Symbolism
Bibliography

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"Egyptian temple architecture is much larger than that of the Greeks. One reason for this is because the geographical location was abundant with resources and building materials such as limestone cliffs. Another reason is that the Egyptians maintained a highly organized society capable of carrying out such large constructions. The earliest Egyptian pyramid was built for the pharaoh Zoser in Giza around 2700-2600 BC. These pyramids measured 756 feet on the side and 481 feet tall. Egyptian pyramids almost always took the shape of a triangle. The Egyptians worshiped the sun as their main god and it was represented by the Egyptian hieroglyph as a triangle. "

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