Ancient Egypt Moza Al-Kaabi 7A

Egypt The civilization of Ancient Egypt is one of the most famous in history and it was known by its famous pyramids. Life in Egypt literally starts when farming starts to appear around 3000 B.C and more hard workers to depend on there self.

Location The River Nile flows through the country into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile enters Egypt from the Sudan and flows north for about 1545 km (about 960 m) to the sea.

The Importance Farming Life in Ancient Egypt was known for farming. It was largely centered on agriculture. The majority of people were involved in farming. Egypt worked on farming, so they could feed themselves and pay their taxes. Farming was a really big deal in ancient Egypt, All the people kept a livestock, as well growing crops, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry.

Education According, in Egypt cultures, the children stayed with their mother’s until the age of four. Then their fathers take over. Some children attend general village school at this time, when some attend school for a specific career such as a priest or a scribe. Egyptian’s careers are opened for most women, such as how to be a good wife, some girls could train to be dancers, entertainers, weavers or baker. Only the daughters of wealthy nobles receive an education in writing and reading. Their own mothers trained most girls at home.

Art For those who can’t read, the people used a form of communication through art. It was also used to decorate and document aspect of an Egyptian daily life. Workers were anonymously skilled after they were employed by the government or by temples. Artisans worked in highly organized workshops overseen by a supervisor. Religion in ancient Egypt had an effect in art, because most of the artworks included animals or pharaohs, which the Ancient Egyptian believed to be their Gods.

Architectures The past of great architectural achievements are built of stone. Stone was needed large blocks of granite, limestone, and sandstone that were used to build tombs and temples in ancient Egypt. To make sure the stones fit perfectly, Architects carefully planned their building. In sometime, ramps allow workmen to carry stones to the top of structure and allow artists to decorate wall at the top.