Essays on Mesopotamia

Since the rise of agricultural societies, the idea of women in power has traditionally made people uncomfortable. Even when women are able to obtain high positions and lead their nations to times of growth and prosperity, men seem to fear women in power. As women...

The ancient world was the beginning of new development for humankind. Art and written documents began to emerge and humans were starting to leave a permanent mark on the Earth as well. Not only did this period bring prosperity and good fortune for some, however,...

Numerous civilizations have left their mark in history through artwork, allowing us to analyze the development of art and its use, and its influence in society. Two of the most prominent civilizations that advanced art immensely were the Egyptian and the Roman ones. The two...

Introduction Ancient sites are an integral part of our society. Not only do they provide us with crucial insights about past events that occurred but give us a greater understanding of how communities lived their everyday lives. In order for us continue to appreciate these...

Introduction Many monuments have been built since the beginning of Egypt’s civilization ,however, some of the most important monuments are the Pyramids of Giza. There are three different pyramids that help people explore three different Pharaohs: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. These monuments make an important...

Introduction The Hellenistic period brought about a new wave of artistic diversity that transcended all past works. Sculptures made during this time pushed boundaries and took risks. The Hellenistic Terracotta figures had various functions. The figures that will be discussed were all made during the...

This essay analyzes two readings containing opposite positions about the Neolithic Revolution. In the reading “The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race” by Jared Diamond, he believes that going from hunter-gathering to agriculture was a huge mistake. Diamond thinks that Hunter-gatherers had...

Antony & Cleopatra is a well-known tragic story across the world. It has a great part in the historical culture. All people know the famous couple who loved each other, fought the Romans and ended their story by their suicide. The story is presented by...

Cleopatra was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Formally known as Cleopatra VII Philopator, her beauty and her ‘femme fetale’ role was what made her the historical icon she is. Who was she really though? Was she a good ruler? Was there...

In my opinion, I believe Cleopatra made a big impact in Egyptian society that we still know and study today. She revolutionized many things, contributed the most to society and was the most powerful and significant figure/female in Ancient Egypt. Cleopatra was a well-known historic...

All through human history we have benefited greatly from the positive effects of the agricultural revolution. We, the human race, would not be where we are today if not for the food surplus brought by this revolution that gave us free time to do other...

Neolithic is a period of prehistory that begins with the appearance of agriculture and the first settlements in the form of a village. It extends between the years 8,000 and 3,000 BC. It is usually called this period as the Neolithic Revolution or Agricultural Revolution...

The Neolithic Revolution, also known as the Agricultural Revolution, was the emergence of mankind into civilization as humans transitioned from hunter-gatherer communities to more permanent settlements as a result of agricultural surpluses beginning around 10,000 BCE. This era was where humanity began to band together...

Makeup has its powerful impact on teenagers and adult women in our generation. Like those days when you’re feeling confident and are not embarrassed about anything or you are that type of person that can’t go a day without it you and just feel naked....

When thinking about Mesopotamia and Egypt people typically tend to focus on how they are different first before thinking about how they are similar. The difference between both civilizations is what makes them unique and allows them to stand out from each other. Although Mesopotamia...

Civilization does not get constructed overnight, but rather over decades or hundreds of years, failure after failure to finally be advanced. According to the Collins English dictionary, civilization is defined as, ”The condition of being civilized; social organization of a high order, marked by the...

The advances in agricultural methods and technology were played a major role in the growth of Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt but at the end of it all the evolution of government structures both political and religious that formed the social positioning to reinforce these advances....

Astonishing structures in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt truly showed their values in society and their outstanding capabilities as a civilization. In ancient Mesopotamia, ziggurats were constructed by kings to show their devotion to the city-state’s god. A ziggurat is a massive rectangular stepped-tower that is...

Gender and political power can be very different based on what period of time and what culture is being looked at. Based on these differences, this can influence what type of art is being created. Two cultures that are going to be examined in this...