Description
Pyramids of the World is a course that explores the history, architecture, and cultural significance of pyramidal structures, published by The Great Courses Plus online academy. This course explores the history, architecture, and cultural significance of pyramidal structures built by ancient civilizations on different continents. The course examines how societies such as Egypt, Mesoamerica, Nubia, and Asia designed and built pyramids for religious, ceremonial, and political purposes. Combining archaeology, history, and comparative analysis, it reveals what these massive structures tell us about ancient engineering skills, belief systems, and social organization.
In 12 lectures on “Pyramids of the World,” archaeologist and anthropologist Dr. Karen Bellinger answers “yes” to all of these questions and more. She explains that the pyramid form appears in a wide range of cultures and periods, often developing independently in societies that had no contact with each other. In fact, in many ways, its creation by human civilization seems almost inevitable. The truth is that ancient pyramids continue to demonstrate their power today because they have always been more than just impressive structures. Across continents, cultures, and time periods, the pyramid has been revered as a unique and sublime form—one that represents power, stability, and something greater than the sum of its parts.
What you will learn in Pyramids of the World:
- The Builders of the Pyramids of Giza
- The Funerary Pyramids of Ancient Nubia
- The Pyramid Tombs of the Chinese Empire
- The Ziggurats of the Ancient Near East
- The Pyramids and Urban Life in Central America
- The Pyramids Before Cities in South America
- Pyramids, Megaliths, and Myths
- And…
Course specifications
Publisher: The Great Courses Plus
Instructors: Karen Bellinger
Language: English
Level: Introductory to Advanced
Number of Lessons: 12
Duration: 6 hours and 5 minutes
Course topics
Pyramids of the World Prerequisites
None
Pictures
Pyramids of the World introduction video
Installation guide
After Extract, watch with your favorite Player.
Subtitle: None
Quality: 720p
Downloadly link
Rapidgator link
File password (s): www.downloadly.ir
Size
5.1 GB
