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Related: mrshhAncient Egyptian mummies unearthed after more than 2,600 years SAQQARA, Egypt — More than 2,600 years since they were buried, archaeologists in Egypt said Saturday they had found at least 59 ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of the country's capital Cairo, one containing the pristine mummy of an ancient priest. The ornate sarcophagi have remained unopened since they were entombed near the famed Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, according to Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Footage shared by the ministry showed colorful sarcophagi decorated with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. Rosetta stone The Rosetta Stone, a 1700-pound piece of rock (called a stele) discovered in the sands of Egypt, was the key to modern understanding of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. The Stone, discovered in 1799 by a soldier in the French army headed by Napoleon Bonaparte, contains essentially the same text in three different languages: Ancient Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphs. A full translation of the Greek versions was completed in 1803, but it was 20 years before linguists worked out the details of the hieroglyphs. Bonaparte became leader of the French army and people in the late 18th Century. Because of the French Revolution and other European governments' opposition to it, France was at war with most of the other European powers for two decades. Because Bonaparte was the central figure in this series of conflicts, they are often called the Napoleonic Wars.
Ancient Egypt: Civilization, Empire & Culture Under Ahmose I, the first king of the 18th dynasty, Egypt was once again reunited. During the 18th dynasty, Egypt restored its control over Nubia and began military campaigns in Palestine, clashing with other powers in the area such as the Mitannians and the Hittites. The country went on to establish the world’s first great empire, stretching from Nubia to the Euphrates River in Asia. In addition to powerful kings such as Amenhotep I (1546-1526 B.C.), Thutmose I (1525-1512 B.C.) and Amenhotep III (1417-1379 B.C.), the New Kingdom was notable for the role of royal women such as Queen Hatshepsut (1503-1482 B.C.), who began ruling as a regent for her young stepson (he later became Thutmose III, Egypt’s greatest military hero), but rose to wield all the powers of a pharaoh. All of the New Kingdom rulers (with the exception of Akhenaton) were laid to rest in deep, rock-cut tombs (not pyramids) in the Valley of the Kings, a burial site on the west bank of the Nile opposite Thebes.
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt The daily life in ancient Egypt was actually much different than the vision that commonly comes to mind. Relics found in archaeological digs as well as paintings and drawings on pyramid and tomb walls depict images of life in ancient Egypt that was, in some regards, not that much different than life in Egypt today. Family Life Family was important in ancient Egypt, and family life began early for the ancient Egyptians. Men and women both tended to marry young, and most marriages were polygamous with the husband having several wives. 10 facts about Ancient Egypt! Country fact file: Egypt todayIncredible ancient monuments, scorching deserts and bustling cities – this ancient country is now a sprawling, modern landscape! Read on to learn about the Egypt of today… Egyptian flag OFFICIAL NAME: Arab Republic of EgyptFORM OF GOVERNMENT: RepublicCAPITAL: CairoPOPULATION: 87, 562, 261OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: ArabicMONEY: Egyptian pound, guinayAREA: 1,001,449 square kilometresMAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES: Eastern HighlandsMAJOR RIVER: NileFLAG: Map of Egypt Egypt: geography and landscape Without the Nile River, all of Egypt would be desert. Only about an 2.5cm of rain falls throughout Egypt each year. But each summer, the Nile river rises because of rains at its source, far to the south in Ethiopia. When this happens, floods cover the river’s valleys, leaving sediments needed for trees, plants and crops to grow.Egypt is often divided into two sections – Upper Egypt in the south and Lower Egypt in the north.
Egyptian Social Structure Egyptian society was structured like a pyramid. At the top were the gods, such as Ra, Osiris, and Isis. Egyptians believed that the gods controlled the universe. Therefore, it was important to keep them happy. Ancient Egypt Landmarks of Ancient Egypt A typical Naqada II jar decorated with gazelles. (Predynastic period) Ancient Egypt, or the Kingdom of Kemet, was a society that began about 3150 BC,[1] and lasted until 20 BC when it was invaded by the Roman Empire. Egypt grew along the River Nile and was at its most powerful in the second millennium BC.
Ancient Egypt - DK Find Out! Egyptian boats Egyptian boats The Ancient Egyptians built boats out of wood and reeds to travel up and down the River Nile. Ancient Egyptian boats › The Valley of the Kings Ancient Egyptian History for Kids - Fun Facts to Learn Ancient Egyptian Baths Most people that lived in Ancient Egypt thought that staying clean was very important and they would use baths to make sure Read More Ancient Egyptian Boats and Transportation Ancient Egypt was a place that was known for the Nile River and this river was important for the daily life of the Egyptians. Read More Ancient Egyptian Children The children in Ancient Egypt were very popular and loved. It was important that families had children, especially sons, so children Read More Ancient Egyptian Craftsmen Most Ancient Egyptian craftsmen were important to the community and they were trained to be skilled in what they did Read More Ancient Egyptian Farmers Farming was a very important part of life in Ancient Egypt. Since most of the Ancient Egyptian cities were close to the Nile River Read More Ancient Egyptian Pets Most Ancient Egyptians loved having pets.
Farming in Ancient Egypt Ploughing with a yoke of horned cattle in ancient Egypt. Painting from the burial chamber of Sennedjem, c. 1200 BC The civilization of ancient Egypt was indebted to the Nile River and its dependable seasonal flooding.