Ancient Egypt - Amazing Facts About Life in Ancient Egypt - Learning Junction

Hello friends, today we'll learn about Ancient Egypt. You have an assignment on the topic, let me help you on this. Ancient Egypt was one of the greatest and most powerful civilizations in the history of the world. It lasted from 3150 BC to 30 BC. Civilization It was located along the Nile River in northeast Africa. Great Egyptian cities grew up along the fertile land of the Nile. It provided food, soil, water, and transportation for the Egyptians. Most of the people were farmers and their chief crops were wheat and barley. Women had equal rights to men with regards to property and in court cases. Cosmetic makeup was invented by the Egyptians. Kingdoms and Periods Ancient Egypt is divided into three major kingdoms. The Old Kingdom, or the Age of Pyramids, the Middle Kingdom, or the Golden Age, and the New Kingdom, or the Imperial Age. Culture Ancient Egypt was rich in religion, writing, and arts. As ancient Egyptian rulers, pharaohs were the heads of state and the religious leaders. The Egyptians were one of the first cultures to invent writing. They used symbols called hieroglyphics for sounds, words, and ideas. Pyramids and Treasures The ancient Egyptians built huge pyramids, temples, palaces, and tombs. Their paintings and carvings are among the most splendid ever created. The pharaohs were buried in giant pyramids or in secret tombs. They believed that they needed treasure to be buried with them to help them in the afterlife. The oldest and largest pyramid at Giza is the only surviving structure out of the famed seven wonders of the ancient world. End of the Empire The ancient Egyptian Empire began to weaken in about 700 BC. The first to conquer Egypt was the Assyrian Empire, followed a hundred or so years later by the Persian Empire. In 332 BC, Alexander conquered Egypt and set up his own ruling family known as the Ptolemaic Dynasty. Lastly, the Romans came in 30 BC and Egypt became a province of Rome. Let me show you some fun facts about ancient Egypt. Egyptian men and women wore makeup. They believed makeup was next to godliness and that it appealed to the gods. They invented writing and used ink to write on paper called papyrus. Egyptians are believed to have started using toothpaste in order to clean their teeth. Egyptians believed cats were capable of bringing good luck to the people who housed them. The 12-month calendar was invented in Egypt. Now you know a lot about the topic. Stay tuned for more videos. Bye bye!