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Egyptian priests decorated the wall of temples and tombs with a kind of picture writing called Hieroglyphics.
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ANCIENT EGYPTBy Nathan and Erik
The river NileAbout 5000 years ago, a great civilisation
[way of life] grew up in Egypt on the banks of the River Nile. It lasted for more than 3000 years. We are still amazed at the wonderful achievements of its people.
Reading Hieroglyphics
Egyptian priests decorated the wall of temples and tombs with a kind of picture writing called Hieroglyphics.
KHUFU During his lifetime, the pharaoh Khufu
made detailed plans for his own burial and his journey into the next life. He instructed his builders to build a splendid pyramid at Giza, on the banks of the River Nile.
GREAT PYRAMIDThe great pyramid was originally covered
with layers of sparkling, white limestone.
Known as the great pyramid it was built about 4,500 years ago
The boy pharaoh Tutankhamen was only eight when he
became king of Egypt. He married Ankhesenpaaten, and his reign lasted from 1333 to 1323 BC.
Howard Carter Did you know that Howard Carter found
king Tut around 100 years ago.
UNSOLVED MYSTERY Only 5 months after the amazing
discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, Lord Carnarvon died a mysterious death.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! About Nathan and Erik? Nathan is a boy
who is awesome. I’m deadly by Erik.