Ancient Egypt

Fast Facts about EgyptWithout the Nile River, Egypt would be all desert with no civilization.

Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses in hopes of harmony and peace.

Pyramids were built as tombs for Pharaohs and their Queens.

A sarcophagus was used as a coffin for mummified pharaohs. The sarcophagus was placed inside the tomb of a pyramid. Pyramids come in many shapes and sizes-there are over 80 that have been found!

Ancient Egyptians believed it was important to record and communicate information. They invented written scripts! The most famous of all scripts is hieroglyphic.

Hieroglyphics

An actual sample that reflects temple workers salaries or wages. Painted on a clay tablet.

The Great Sphinx

This sphinx was carved out of rock, but can you see the stones that are laid around the sphinx for support? Why do you think Egyptians did this?

Inside the Pyramids

inside a chamber of a recently found tomb. Under

this mound of rock and debris is a sarcophagus

chamber of a tomb

notice how long the chamber corridor is...

The Sarcophagus

made of wood, stone and gold

painted and decorated with images and stories about the person

usually placed in a wooden box and then buried or placed in tomb.

King Tut

Modern day Egypt

Market in Cairo, Egypt

Camel Racing

Camel riding for tourists

watch this!