Introduction
The world we live in today has not always been what it is but has been built to what it is today. While little is known of the Western world, specifically the Americas before explorers such as Christopher Columbus discovered it, there exists rich literature of ancient civilizations that have shaped all spheres of modern life. The most recognized civilizations include the Egyptian civilization, the Roman Empire, and the Greek civilization. The fall of one civilization led to the rise of another civilization and so forth. The earliest recorded civilization, however, is the Egyptian civilization and scholars have credited it with influencing the subsequent empires that rose afterward, especially Alexander's the Great Greece Empire …show more content…
Their mummification process aside from serving as a medical source of disease study is also a work of art. Egyptian art was transported into the subsequent empires that rose after its collapse and can be observed in museums or as renderings in buildings. The most famous artifacts are the obelisks which are observed atop many buildings. The Egyptian art is displayed in museums all over the world and serve as tourist attraction sites in Egypt as well as reference points for art students. Egyptian artists used a scale during their sculpturing, a concept the Greek and Roman are now known for, these proportions have gone on to inspire modern art and classical art such as Michelangelo’s David and other Renaissance artists who scaled their …show more content…
Such films as The Scorpion King and The Mummy Returns are set in ancient Egypt and although despite their gross inaccuracies, they do give the viewer an idea of the past Egypt. The harp is also another cultural export that has found its way into classical music. It originated in Egypt and was used for entertainment purposes as well as the flute. As the kingdom aged, they invented newer instruments such as the cymbals and the tambourines that are a staple in the music industry today. Today, numerous other instruments such as the oboe, pipes, and the trumpet are designed after the flute. They also engaged in sports such as wrestling which today is almost widely known as the WWE universe.
Finally, the Egyptians are credited with the domestication of animals and the rise of the pet. They kept cats, dogs and even monkeys in their houses while still bizarre; the rich families also imported exotic pets such as lions. These are practices that are still going on currently and have been carried on through civilizations.