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3200 BCE
Agriculture Develops
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt developed- The Nile acted as a highway between the two. This allowed goods and ideas to go between the two which unified Egyptians both economically and culturally. In the same respect, modern day civilizations have utilized main waterways as a means of trading goods, cultures, and ideas.
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3100 BCE
Dynasties Evolve
The first kings in Egypt create a dynasty having rulers all from the same family. Religion and government ran together. The kings would also dictate to viziers, or chief officials. Strong kings from Egypt acted as a model for kingdoms that followed. Hence, Egypt was acting as a model for future generations when it came to strong rulers.
https://www.egypttoursportal.com/the-most-famous-rulers-of-ancient-egypt-pharaohs/ -
3000 BCE
Writing and Writers
Egyptian writing is something to be celebrated. The art of hieroglyphics was and is mind blowing. Instead of letters, they used pictures to to represent a sound or idea. It was complex and they had scribes who would create these hieroglyphics. Civilizations that followed took this and it evolved into so many different forms of communication.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/hieroglyph -
3000 BCE
The Rosetta Stone and Paper
Egyptians created paper-like material out of papyrus which came from reeds. They glued them together to make scrolls. The scribes would then write on these scrolls. The Rosetta Stone was discovered in Egypt and enabled scholars to read the hieroglyphics because it also had Greek. The complexity and detail set an example for those that followed as they created their own ways of communication.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Egyptian-language -
3000 BCE
Medicinal Leaps
Egyptians learned so much about the human body due to mummifying. They also had doctors who prescribed medicine to sick patients. Many of this information was recorded on papyrus. Their advancements in medicine paved the way for civilizations that followed.
https://www.britannica.com/story/thats-a-wrap-methods-of-mummification -
3000 BCE
Science and Math
Astronomy was a strong area for Egyptians. They developed the 365 day calendar. In addition, they were intelligent when it came to Math. In fact, they developed the decimal system that included fractions. Because of this, they were able to construct the complicated pyramids. Architecture today can thank the Egyptians for their forward and innovative thinking.
https://www.britannica.com/science/mathematics/Mathematics-in-ancient-Egypt -
2650 BCE
Amazing Architecture
The great pyramids have long been associated with Egypt. Pyramids were built for the Pharaohs as a sign of their wealth and power; however, future generations looked to the pyramids as amazing feats of architecture and design. They are powerful symbols that served as architectural models for generations to come.
https://www.britannica.com/video/202080/more-Great-Pyramid-of-Khufu-Egypt-Giza -
2100 BCE
Religion and the Afterlife
Religion was central to the Egyptian's. The idea of an afterlife was strong. The Book of The Dead allowed architects to understand more about their ideas about the afterlife. Primary sources such as sacred texts and poems along with artifacts gave insight into the religion and the Gods. Western civilization looked to the Egyptians when explaining how the life we live today can impact us when we are dead.
https://www.ancient.eu/Egyptian_Book_of_the_Dead/ -
2100 BCE
Egyptian Society
Egyptians definitely had a hierarchy which many after modeled society after. The Pharaohs were the most powerful and then the priests and nobles followed. This idea of social class was accepted and followed. In today's society, there are still clear social classes; however, instead of a Pharaoh we have a President.
https://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/ancient-egypt-social-structure.html -
1550 BCE
Strong Female Ruler
Egypt's female ruler Hatshepsut was history's earliest known female ruler. She enabled Egypt to flourish in trade and conquests. Again, Egypt was ahead of its time and forward-thinking. She bartered and traded in order to expand Egypt's territories. Despite Egypt's success with a female leader, many civilizations that followed did not follow suit when it came to selecting a female for their ruler.
https://www.livescience.com/62614-hatshepsut.html
