ANCIENT EGYPT THOMAS

Introduction The Ancient Egyptians were one of the most important civilizations of the past. They were famous for tombs, monuments, mummification and pyramids. The Ancient Egyptians live along the banks of the River Nile around 5000 BC.

The River Nile The River Nile was the longest river in the World. It helped Ancient Egyptians to grow crops.

Farming The farmers grew Figs, vegetables, melons and barley. They also grew flax which was made into linen. Thy had three seasons.

seasons In Akhet the river flooded In Peret it was the growing season. In Shemu it was the harvesting season.

Hieroglyphs Hieroglyphs were Egyptian writing Egyptians wrote on Papyrus with Sharp reeds. There were 700 hieroglyphs