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.

Nefertiti And other information...

Nefertiti Nefertiti 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)

HIEROGLYPHICS A 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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