The Great Pyramid and its surrounding complex soon after its completion (Copyright Lee Krystek, 2010) It's 756 feet long on each side, 450 feet high and is composed of 2,300,000 blocks of stone, each averaging 2 1/2 tons in weight.

Free Trial Issue Subscribe Back Issue Athena Review, Vol. 4, No. 2 Architecture and Sculpture at the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis Introduction: Rebuilt and enlarged approximately four times from the 7th through 13th centuries, the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis realized its unique status as pioneer in Gothic architecture under the innovative guidance ofAbbot Suger (1122-1151).

In the medieval tales of King Arthur, Arthur is said to have ruled form a magnificent city called Camelot. Unfortunately, the writers disagree on its location and its whereabouts has long remained a mystery. However, wherever it was, the city would not have been called Camelot during the historical Arthur's time.