These castles were made to please their ruler, and to show how powerful and rich theirs kingdoms were. They also was a good military bases for everyone to use.
The most important architectures in this time period were cathedrals and castles. These were built in every kingdom because they were necessary for the ruler to rule
The buildings made Europe feel powerfull. Both Europe and Egypt used these stuctures similar. Europe had places built to show power and Egypt had places built to show power.
The purpose of monumental architecture is to show how beautiful the country is and to show power and in some cases they are tombs. All of these fulfilled this purpose.
The purpose of monumental architecture is to become important in history and to be remembered. Both of these monuments have completed this by still standing today and having people visit and remember them every day.