Ancient Egypt had a thriving civilization along the Nile River from around 3000-2500 BC. The Egyptians built massive pyramids, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, to serve as tombs for pharaohs. Everyday life was organized around religion, with gods like Ra and rituals like mummification of the dead. The absolute monarchy was ruled by pharaohs considered divine beings, while hieroglyphics and art provided insights into Egyptian culture, mythology, and way of life.

1. Ancient Egypt: Civilization and Culture

4. Hieroglyphics Type of record keeping used by the Egyptians for keeping track of taxes, laws, and stories . They were carved along the walls of the pyramids. These were called sunk relief and raised relief. Were also written on loose leafy paper called papyrus were ink from soot or ochre Told stories and facts about the pharaoh and his/her people. Only about 1% of the Egyptian people knew how to write in this calligraphy. They were called scribes Scribes were boys of wealthy families which were taught how to read and write at an early age. You were kept close to the pharaoh if you were one.

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