By Brooke Elwell Ancient Egypt. What was ancient Egypt?

By Brooke Elwell

Ancient Egypt

What was ancient Egypt?

There are many discoveries scientists have discovered about ancient Egypt. Scientists are still studying. That is why there are

books that tell us about Egypt. One interesting fact is that is takes one

whole lifetime to make one pyramid. Wow!

Maps and facts about ancient Egypt.

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt had Pharaohs, mummies,

pyramids, and an amazing civilization.

NefertitiAnd other information...

Nefe

rtitiNefertiti was an Egyptian queen and was born around 1390 B.C.E. Some believe she was of

Egyptian blood, while others believe she was a foreign princess. Her name, which means "the

beautiful one is come," is of Egyptian origin, and evidence indicates that she had an Egyptian wet-nurse or governess of noble rank, which has led to

the belief that she was born within the circle of the Egyptian royal court. She may have been a niece or daughter of Ay, who was a keeper of

records under King Amenhotep. When Nefertiti was fifteen years old, she married Amenhotep IV, who was a year older and became king upon his

father's death. They had six daughters and, according to some, one son. During the first five years of Amenhotep's reign, Nefertiti enjoyed a high profile. Evidence of her political importance is seen in the large number of carved scenes in which she is shown accompanying him during

ceremonial acts. She is shown taking part in the daily worship and making offerings

Nefertiti👳

What were pyramids?

Pyramids were built for Pharaohs and their queens. The Pharaohs

were buried in pyramids. There are

eighty known pyramids. The three

largest and best preserved pyramids were built at Giza.

The most well known pyramid is the "Great Pyramid" which was

built for Pharaoh Khufu. The pyramids

were a big part of Egyptian culture.

Introducing...

Hieroglyphics !

(Hieroglyphics)

HIEROGLYPHICSA hieroglyph is a picture or sign used to communicate through writing in ancient Egyptian times. There are different types

of hieroglyphs. Symbols can stand for objects or letters. A rainbow arced shape

stands for the number 10 and a tally stands for a number. For example, 8 tallies stand for the number 8. A tulip

stands for the number 1,000. To write the number 69, a scribe would write 6 arcs

and 9 tallies. Hieroglyphics were drawn in rows and columns. Most of the time they were written from top to bottom or left to

right.

Hieroglyphics Rock!

Have fun with this Fun

Fact!

Without the waters of the Nile River, the fascinating civilization of Ancient Egypt may not have ever existed.

More pictures of Ancient Egypt

Have fun looking at these amazing photos!

Pyramids

The Great Sphinx!

Mummification

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