Ancient Egypt

Introduction
Ancient Egypt is a very fascinating timeline to explore.
From ancient Egyptian mummies, to fascinating history,
from conquerors to great people, and more to come. It
was a timeline from 8000 BC to 80 BC. Ancient Egypt
was a civilization of Ancient North Africa, along the
lower reaches of the Nile river.
 Mythology and Religion
Religion was central to the ancient Egyptians.
• The Pharoah is a big part of the ancient Egyptians mythology and religion.
At one point, the Pharoah assumed divinity, but in fact was a servant of the
gods.
• The Ancient Egyptians worshipped more than one god, nevertheless, it is
easy to be baffled by the amount of gods and goddesses.
• The Egyptians had theocratic monarchy. Theocratic monarchy means: the
power is in the hands of a religious text, and that they were supposed to
pass the gods’ will through the laws passed and the policies approved.
5 of the most important gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt are:
Osiris: The king of the living
Anubis: The divine embalmer
RA: god of the sun and radiance
Horus: god of vengeance
Thoth: god of knowledge and wisdom
Osiris
• Osiris was the ancient Egyptian god of death and the god of
resurrection, eternal life, ruler, protector of the deceased.
• He first appeared in the funerary texts during the pyramid
ages, during which the practice of mummification began.
(2400BC)
• Osiris is portrayed as a mummified man wearing a tall white
crown with two ostrich feathers.
• Osiris was known to be murdered by his brother Seth, then
brought back to life by his wife, Isis.
• This myth, is a symbol of regeneration, and the promise of
eternal life.
• The cycle of destruction, death, and rebirth, was repeated
each year
• Osiris and Isis had a son named Horus. Together, they
represented a holy family, god, goddess, and divine child.
 Life after Death
Mummification and the afterlife is an
important part of Ancient Egypt.
• The Ancient Egyptians believed in
immortality, and regarded death as a
temporary interruption, rather than the end
of life.
• When they died, they were mummified, so
that the soul would return to the body, giving
it life.
• Household equipment, food, and drinks,
were placed on offering tables outside the
tomb, to provide for the persons needs in the
afterlife.
 To ensure a
successful afterlife for
the dead through
mummification, most
internal organs were
removed and
preserved in jars. The
brain was also
removed, but not
preserved, and the
rest of the body was
dried with natural
salt, treated with oils
and resins, and
wrapped in bandages.
 Famous Pharaohs from ancient Egypt
There are a lot of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt who are remembered.
three of which are:
Cleopatra, Tutankhamun, and Ramses.

Cleopatra Tutankhamun Ramses

Cleopatra
•Cleopatra was an Egyptian
queen, and she influenced
Roman politics. She was also
known for her beauty
Tutankhamun
• King Tutankhamun ruled
Egypt as a pharaoh for ten
years, until his death at the
age of nineteen years old.
• Although his rule was
noteworthy for reversing his
father’s tumultuous religion
reforms, his legacy was
negated by his successors.
Ramses
• As a young pharaoh,
Ramses fought battles to
secure the borders of
Egypt against the Hittites,
Libyans, Nubians and
Syrians.
• He continued to lead
military campaigns that
saw many victories, and
is remembered for his
bravery, and effective
leadership.
 Architecture
Egypt is well known for its pyramids.
• The most famous pyramids are located in Giza
• The pyramid was built with one hundred and
eighty six stones weighing about two point two
tons each
• Twelve quarrymen carved one hundred and
eighty six stones in twenty two days, and the
structure was erected using forty, four men they
used iron hammers, chisels, and levers.
• There are 118 identified Egyptian pyramids.
• Inside the pyramids, there is the pharaohs burial
chamber, which would be filled with treasure and
items to use for the Pharoah in the afterlife.
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