Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields
from Giza to Dahshur
The great barrier reef is located in the coral sea off the coast of Queensland.
Its most southern point is 24°29’54"S 154°00’04"E and the most northern point is
10°40’55"S 145°00’04"E.
 Within the great barrier reef there are • 1625 species of
fish, including 1400 coral reef species
• More than 3000 species of molluscs (shells)
• 630 species of echinoderm (starfish, sea urchins)
• 14 breeding species of sea snakes
• 215 species of birds including 22 species of seabirds and 32
species of shorebirds
• Six of the world's seven species of marine turtle
• 30 species of whales and dolphins
• One of the world's most important dugong populations
• 133 species of sharks and rays
Above :coral bleaching on the great barrier reef.
T
he great barrier reef is a world heritage site
because it fits these criteria:
1.
Criterion (vii): to contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of
exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance;
the great barrier reef fits criteria 7 because It provides some of the most spectacular
scenery on earth.
Criterion (viii) to be outstanding examples representing major stages of
earth's history, including the record of life, significant on-going geological
processes in the development of landforms, or significant geomorphic or
physiographic features;
It fits criteria 8 because the great barrier reef extends 2000 kilometres along the
queensland coast. It is a globally outstanding example of an ecosystem that has
evolved over a millennia the area has been flooded by at least glacial and interglacial
cycles.
Criterion (ix) to be outstanding examples representing significant on-going
ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development of
terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of
plants and animals;
T
he complex cross shelf,longshore and vertical connectivity is influenced by
dynamic oceanic currents and ecological processes keep going such as
upwelings larval dispersal and migration.
C
riterion (x):
1.
to contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ
conservation of biological diversity, including those containing threatened
species of outstanding universal value from the point of view of science or
conservation.
The enormous size of the great barrier reef means it is one of the most complex natural
ecosystems on earth. And one of the most significant for biodiversity conservation. The
the GBR is the worlds most complex expanse of coral reefs.
the fields are located on the out skirts of Cairo Egypt. And some 9km inland
into the desert from the old town of Giza on the Nile. And 25km southwest
of Cairo city centre.
The complex of ancient monuments includes the three pyramid complexes
known as the great pyramids and also the massive sculpture known as the
Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial
complex.
The three pyramids consist of the great pyramid of giza, the smaller pyramid
of khafre and one last modest sized pyramid menkaure. Then there is the
great sphinx lying on the east side of the complex. Along with smaller
satellite edifices known as the queens pyramids.
(above)The great sphinx.
(above) the three pyramids.
It is a world heritage site because it fits these criteria.
(i) a creative masterpiece
the pyramids are creative master pieces because they are the only surviving member of the
ancient seven wonders of the world. And the antiquity of the pharohs tombs are amazing.
(iii) cultural tradition
The pharohs where berried in the pyramids and that was the tradition
(vi) association with belief system