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2. Christmas pyramid - Wikipedia

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   The name Christmas pyramid came about because the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt at the end of the 18th century brought pictures of the pyramids back to Europe and eventually to the Ore Mountains, where they reminded the people of the mining capstans and also of the Christmas constructions. A pyramid at the Christmas market in Mainz. An important ...

3. The real ‘Downton Abbey’ castle’s Christmas decor ... - AOL

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   Highclere Castle, where the British TV series "Downton Abbey" was filmed, has Christmas decor that honors a historic family achievement.. In a segment that aired on TODAY Dec. 23, NBC's Kelly ...

4. Art of ancient Egypt - Wikipedia

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   Ancient Egyptian art refers to art produced in ancient Egypt between the 6th millennium BC and the 4th century AD, spanning from Prehistoric Egypt until the Christianization of Roman Egypt. It includes paintings, sculptures, drawings on papyrus, faience, jewelry, ivories, architecture, and other art media. It was a conservative tradition whose ...

5. Angel chimes - Wikipedia

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   They apparently have the same origins as the Christmas pyramid, which functions on the same principle. They differ from these, primarily, in being mass-produced from metal and might have bell-ringing angels, whereas Christmas pyramids are usually crafted from wood and do not necessarily have bells. Angel chimes being lit and playing

6. Egyptian pyramids - Wikipedia

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   The most famous Egyptian pyramids are those found at Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo. Several of the Giza pyramids are counted among the largest structures ever built. [9] The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest Egyptian pyramid and the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence, despite being the oldest by about 2,000 years ...

7. Ancient Egyptian architecture - Wikipedia

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   The best known example of ancient Egyptian architecture are the Egyptian pyramids and Sphinx, while excavated temples, palaces, tombs, and fortresses have also been studied. Most buildings were built of locally available mud brick and limestone by paid laborers and craftsmen.