Exploring Ancient Egypt

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Ancient Egypt location

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Africa, along Nile River

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Time period of Ancient Egypt

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3100 BCE to 30 BCE

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Main Egyptian gods

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Osiris, Isis, Horus, Anubis

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Nile River importance

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water, fertile soil, transportation

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First step in mummification

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of internal organs

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Ancient Egypt as a civilization

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kingdom with pharaohs, pyramids, hieroglyphs

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Roles of Egyptian gods

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(Ra), afterlife (Osiris), magic (Isis), protection (Horus), embalming (Anubis)

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Nile River’s effect on farming

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floods deposited rich silt for crops

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Purpose of mummification

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body for afterlife journey

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Planning a successful mummification

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organ removal, drying, wrapping, rituals for afterlife