Fascinating observation from Ben: Egyptian artifacts reveal two distinct technological levels — sophisticated megalithic work sitting alongside primitive dynastic industry. Notably, no scenes of pyramid or megalithic construction appear in Egyptian art, only mud brick examples. Megalithic sophistication actually declined over time while dynastic writing and lithics advanced. 🤔
Tale of two industries in ancient Egypt: sophisticated vs primitive
Key facts
- Two distinct technological levels exist in Egyptian artifacts: sophisticated megalithic work and primitive dynastic industry
- No scenes of pyramid or megalithic construction appear in Egyptian art, only mud brick examples
- Megalithic artifacts show highest sophistication in Old Kingdom then decline while dynastic Egyptian writing/lithics advance over time
- Egyptian iconography of giant statues remained unchanged for 3,000 years from Old Kingdom onward
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