nadellii
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Ancient Egypt and Greece hav had so much influence over each other, perhaps more than any other ancient civilizations. This article specifically focuses on the impact of Egypt on Ancient Greece.
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k_tsoukalas
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This is really interesting! Thanks for sharing this.Ancient Egypt and Greece hav had so much influence over each other, perhaps more than any other ancient civilizations. This article specifically focuses on the impact of Egypt on Ancient Greece.
This article and others I have read show that, chronologically, ancient Egyptian architecture and sculpture inspired the creation of Greek temples and statues, and partially influenced their style. Other authors have claimed that the Greek alphabet was derived from the Phoenician [a Semitic] alphabet, which I have disproved in a chapter. And, as far as I know, no author of antiquities has claimed influence of paleolithic Occitan (cave) painting and (clay) sculpture on Egypt or on the Greek world. Anyway, the author of the cited article wrote it in order to fight racism against Egyptians, who, as Africans, are presumed to be negroid people. Well, if we look at the ancient Egyptian paintings, statuettes, and the face of the Sphynx, we see that most Egyptian men (with sun tanned faces) and women (with whitish faces) are Caucasian. I claim that the most ancient populations by the Nile, the Hindus River, and many other rivers were ethnically the same -- "Proto-Greek" -- and so were their languages.Ancient Egypt and Greece hav had so much influence over each other, perhaps more than any other ancient civilizations. This article specifically focuses on the impact of Egypt on Ancient Greece.
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March 25th marks a significant celebration in Greece, but I realize my knowledge on its historical context is quite limited.
From what I understand, this day commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821, where Greece sought to end several centuries of Ottoman rule. However, I'm eager to learn more about the intricacies of this period, the key figures involved, and how the struggle for independence unfolded over time.
Additionally, I'd be interested in understanding how this day is celebrated across Greece today and whether any particular traditions are tied to it. For example, are there specific ceremonies, parades, or family traditions that uniquely mark this day in Greek culture?
From what I understand, this day commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821, where Greece sought to end several centuries of Ottoman rule. However, I'm eager to learn more about the intricacies of this period, the key figures involved, and how the struggle for independence unfolded over time.
Additionally, I'd be interested in understanding how this day is celebrated across Greece today and whether any particular traditions are tied to it. For example, are there specific ceremonies, parades, or family traditions that uniquely mark this day in Greek culture?
