The Genius of the Pharaohs of ancient EGYPT

[Diorite statue housed at the EGYPTIAN MUSEUM in CAIRO, EGYPT. Diorite stone is similar to granite, but it is more dense and harder to cut.]

PHARAOH KHAFRE [reigned 2558-2532 B.C.]! I'm presently studying the Pharaohs of ancient EGYPT! I want to go see some of the carvings, statues, and busts of EGYPT from the 3rd-13th Dynasties (2649-1640 B.C.) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NEW YORK. I'll plan that for the beginning or the middle of August. I just realized I didn't get to explore an ENTIRE section of EGYTIAN art at the BRITISH MUSEUM the last time I was there [I didn't get there until sunset; so I only had approx 2 hours to browse]. Next trip, I'm going to spend an entire day in that section alone. I've developed such a fascination for northern & eastern AFRICAN art & culture, and MIDDLE EASTERN art & culture; this new appetite is swiftly catching up to my love for JAPANESE, CHINESE, and INDIAN art & culture. I'm such a nerd! #Poindexter 

PHARAOH KAFRE is responsible for the 2nd largest pyramid in EGYPT; and Archeologists believe that he is responsible for orchestrating the construction of the SPHINX [which probably exhibited his face before being damaged by EMPEROR NAPOLEON of FRANCE over 4,000 years after its construction]! EGYPTIAN citizens, not slaves, probably built the SPHINX [possibly 2,000 or more people; working year round until it was completed]. He was a smart guy.

I'm just wondering how the EGYPTIANS were able to make sculptures out of diorite, polish them, and move them around (because this particular state weighs a few tons). This statue of PHARAOH KHAFRE isn't going anywhere any time soon; it will probably be around until the end of time. It's almost indestructible. I'm fascinated by the genius of the EGYPTIANS. His son and successor MENKAURE is etched into GREYWACHE stone; which doesn't shine as brightly as DIORITE, but it's also a hard stone. Now, I get why a lot of these statues and busts from 2700-1500 B.C. have held up so well. I'm really intrigued! WOW!

The ancient EGYPTIANS fascinate me, tremendously. They seem to have managed time and resources very well. Plus, they didn't mind hard work. I've been learning to renovate homes; because I want to acquire more properties and renovate them myself. I always keep in mind that the EGYPTIANS made it happen without the kind of technology we presently enjoy. So, I can't complain or make excuses. I don't have to make bricks with straw; or chisel rock for walls or accents. I have it easy. They didn't have LOWE'S and HOME DEPOT! LOL!

 

P90X® Day 11

'YOGA X' makes me feel like a pretzel; but I love the challenge of it, and hope to increase my flexibility by leaps and bounds. I love yoga and stretching, in general. I remember when I was quite flexible; and I could do splits [in my Martial Artist days]. If I remain consistent, my extreme flexibility will return. I know that I have to take baby steps before I can run [figuratively].
 

"From my lips to your soul!"

Peace and love...