Ancient Egypt Lucy
The Ancient Egyptians were one of the most important civilizations of the past. They were famous tombs, monuments, mummification and pyramids. The Ancient Egyptians lived along the banks of the River Nile around 5000 BC. Introduction
The River Nile The River Nile is the longest river in the world. It helped them to grow crops. It was used for fishing.
Farming The farmers grew wheat, barley, vegetables, figs, melons, pomegranates and vines. They grew flax which was made into linen. They had three seasons.
Seasons in Akhet it was the flooding season. in Peret it was the growing season. in Shemu it was the harvesting season.
Hieroglyphs Ancient Egyptians wrote on papyrus reed. They use to write with thin, sharp reeds.