Ancient Egyptian Terms

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Cataracts

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Dangerous, fast-moving waters

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Delta

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A fan-shaped area of marshy land near where a river flows into the sea

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Shadoof / Shaduf

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A bucket attached to a long pole, used to move water for irrigation

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Papyrus

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A reed plant that grows along the Nile River.

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Hieroglyphics

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A writing system made up of picture and sound symbols

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Dynasty

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A line of rulers from one family.