Ancient Egypt Overview

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The River Ancient Egypt was centralized on

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The Nile River

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Division of Pre-Ancient Egypt

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Pre-Ancient Egypt was divided into two halves along the Nile: Upper & Lower Egypt.

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Pharaohs

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Pharaohs were the new monarchs of Egypt after the two Kingdoms merged around 3150 BCE.

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Papyrus

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Papyrus was a paper-like material made from the pith of the papyrus plants.

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Hieroglyphics

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Hieroglyphics were Egyptian writing that eventually evolved into Greek & Latin.

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Egypt had some of the oldest writings on this scientific topic

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Medicine

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Landmark designed by the architect Hemiunu for Pharaoh Khufu.

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The Pyramid of Giza

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Traditional Egyptian Religion

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The traditional Egyptian religion was polytheistic and included many rituals such as mummification.

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Between 1353-1334 BCE, Pharaoh Akhenaten and his wife Nefertiti attempted to make this monotheistic religion the state religion, but it did not last beyond their reign.

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Atenism

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Reigned from 1279-1213 BCE and expanded the Kingdom of Egypt to its furthest extent. His reign is considered a Golden Age of Egyptian power, wealth, and achievement.

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Ramesses the Great