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Art Deco - From the Tomb of King Tutankhamen Art Deco architects often lavished their buildings with symbolic images. Compare their work with icons found in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Architecture - Ancient/Classical History Resources on ancient architecture
Ancient Architecture in Egypt Explore the pyramids, tombs and other great architecture of ancient Egypt. These resources have photographs, diagrams, construction details and histories.
Art Deco - King Tutankhamen and Architecture Art deco architecture expressed excitment over the discovery of the ancient Egyptian king, Tutankhamen.
Art Deco - skyscrapers and ziggurats The "ziggurat" shape of art deco skyscrapers make it clear that the world was in a tizzy over the discovery of the ancient Egyptian King Tut.
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