One of the most fascinating creations in history are the ancient pyramids of Egypt. Just the fact that the designers/architects of this amazing construction, did not have the benefit of computers blueprints etc. You wonder just how they were able to lift two ton blocks with out modern technology. The fact that they have withstood time still mostly intact is incredible.
This is a picture of the Luxor casino in Las Vegas. You can see that 5000 year old art still fascinates us today, and influences places built for entertainment. Everything from the outer design to the them inside represents that of ancient Egypt. They even simulate the veneer that was put on the top by adding a light that shines at night. The only thing different of course is the Kings that laid to rest here still had there riches :)
I like this particular coin because it is almost identical in design to the US dime. Same profile and same sense of importence taken from the image that you get on today's currency. Many rulers from this time period created money with their likes to instill a sense of rule over their people. To remind everyone who was in charge.
This is obviously a picture of a US dime. If you look at the two pictures you can see many similarities. Both images are a very strong profile which shows power and confidence. The strong eyes draw you to the center of the coins as you look at them. As this coin is, I'm sure the Alexander the Great coin was a universal symbol in Greece during its time
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