Ancient Egyptian units of measurement Ancient Egyptian units of measurement The ancient Egyptian units of measurement are those used by the dynasties of ancient Egypt prior to its incorporation in the Roman Empire and general adoption of Roman, Greek, and Byzantine units of measurement. The units of length seem to have originally been anthropic, based on various parts of the human body, although these were standardized using cubit rods, strands of rope, and official measures maintained at some temples. Following Alexander the Great's conquest of Persia and subsequent death, his bodyguard and successor Ptolemy assumed control in Egypt, partially reforming its measurements, introducing some new
Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes was his "Market Street Overture", which was premiered on May 10, 2014 at the Corning Museum of Glass, inspired by Market Street in Corning. The Youth Orchestra performed music composed by an alumnus of the Youth Orchestra during their 2016-2017 season, playing Jeffrey Zane Hansen's percussion ensemble piece "Mensuration Canon" and premiering and commissioning his orchestral work "Sonderous Crossroads". Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (OSFL) is an orchestra based in Corning, New York in New York's Finger Lakes region and is part of the larger group known as the Corning-Elmira Musical Arts,