Little Coloured Bricks

There are a lot of things going on in Egypt these days but while the Egyptian people are steadfastly protesting in the streets of Cairo

to depose Mubarak, let us focus on Lego creations based on the ancient land.

Ruled by pharaohs in ancient times, the kingdom of Egypt was founded by King Menes in 3150 BC. It later on led the unified kingdom to a series of dynasties including that of the Ptolemies.

The Ptolemaic Kingdom made Alexandria as the capital of Egypt making the place the hub for Greek culture. Although the Ptolemies were of Greek descent, they assimilated themselves to the country’s culture and dressed as the pharaohs before them. The death of the dynasty was signaled by Cleopatra’s suicide with Marc Antony.

Lego creation by David Moravcik

Modern Egypt is now a famous tourist destination especially for those who want to see the pyramids and want to go to the stylish resort hotels in the country.

With the current political unrest in Egypt however, tourists are advised not to fly there as of this time but when it is peaceful again, and normal way of life resumes, it is definitely a great idea to visit the country.

A paradise for archaeologists, Egypt is visited by many professors from the world over who specialize in its history and all the legends that surround the mummies.

Many discoveries have been made in recent times and they have shed light to certain mysteries.

Egypt is truly a wonderful place to behold –with all its very rich and colorful history, its landscape, its politics especially during ancient times and all the technology it has developed in the said period.

Apart from building the pyramids, the last Pharaoh, Cleopatra, was the one who developed make up by making use of the local flora to get different shades.