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ca. 2040 – 1640 BCE,
11th – 14th Dynasties. |
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a type of ancient Egyptian tomb in the form of a flat-roofed, rectangular structure with outward sloping sides that marked the burial site of many eminent Egyptians of Egypt's ancient period. Mastabas were constructed out of mud-bricks or stone.
Example: Giza plateau |
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Fourth – Eighth
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ca. 2575 – 2134 BCE |
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ca. 1550 ‐ 1070 BCE,
18th – 20th Dynasties. |
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massive structures built in the ancient Mesopotamian valley and western Iranian plateau, having the form of a terraced step pyramid of successively receding stories or levels.
Example - Great Ziggurat of Ur, Ziggurat of Aqar Quf |
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a large hypostyle hall, i.e., a palace or audience hall of stone construction with columns
At persepolis, most likely the hall of kings
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| Kamares‐ware production (time period) |
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| 'Marine-style' production of the Minoans (time period) |
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