Critical thinking
Demonstrate critical thinking as you perform your comparative
analysis.Discuss and elaborate on the following points of similarity between these two structures.
1) Served as religious burial sites in which to honor the dead
2) Involved precision planning and construction with thought given to site layout
and astronomical alignment
3) Functioned to make beneficial connections between humankind and the universe
(cosmos)
After considering the similarities, briefly discuss what the differences are
between the two structures. What do the differences tell us about these two
cultures?
Architectural structures embody value and belief systems. What does the comparative analysis you just performed in this essay help YOU determine about what was important to each respective culture and how can we find parallels to our culture today?
- Infuse the conclusion with YOUR own thoughts and ideas about what this comparison has