Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The use of symbols and architectural forms to represent the sun god and solar beliefs; the pyramids' shape and the layout of the Giza complex embody solar symbolism connecting the pharaoh to the sun god.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art