RELIGIONS
JUDAISM
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stone and gold
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stone and cyprus wood
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gourds and palm trees
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gold and cedar
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Detailed explanation-1: -Diorite limestone and granite were two of the most important resources. They were used to build temples and monuments and were of such importance quarrying them was controlled by a government monopoly. Limestone was mined at sites near Memphis, Amarna and Abydos.
Detailed explanation-2: -These ancient Egyptian quarries and mines were the main sources for the building stones that used to construct most temples, pyramids, and mastaba tombs and for metals and gemstones. The gemstones of ancient Egypt used for jewelery, amulets, seals, and other small decorative items.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most famous Egyptian architecture was completed during two periods: the Old Kingdom (2686-2181) (mostly pyramids) and the New Kingdom (1550-1069) (mostly temples).