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    in some form of historical fact in that they were likely written by Egyptian elite and, therefore, they can give us important insights into Egyptian social life, how Egyptians viewed their society and the greater world, and how different classes in Egypt might have interacted. Namely, both pieces serve as obvious propaganda pieces for the Egyptian pharaoh –highlighting the relationship between the king and the lower tiers of society and setting up defined traits for how the pharaoh was supposed…

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    There were many pharaohs of Egypt including, Tut, Zozer, and Khufu, but there are some that need to be recognized. The first one is a pharaoh named Menes who brang Egypt together, then there was Hatshepsut who expanded borders and sent out explorers to trade with others, and finally there was Akhenaten who changed art and religion in egypt and may have started monotheism. If we didn’t have these pharaohs the world would be a much different place now because Egypt might not have been what it is…

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    The first section of the reading discussed ancient African civilizations. Of these, Egypt is the most prominent topic. This country’s rich history “stands alone among ancient African civilizations as being indicative of the early development of large-scale governments” (Khaypoya, 2012, p. 69). This empire ruled for approximately 2000 years, going through three distinct phases of kingdoms. The Old Kingdom merged the lifestyle of many different regions into one central government. It was…

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    Ancient Egypt Egypt is considered to be one of the “cradles of Western Civilization” and has had a profound impact on civilizations throughout history. The Egyptians were able to create a unique culture and make remarkable advances in their time. Ancient Egypt is divided into three major timeframes: the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom. Instead of using normal chronology, the Egyptians marked the years with the beginning and end of a pharaoh’s reign. This is why it is difficult for…

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    expedition in history was recorded to be in Egypt. The French commander thought that great works of art could be found in the surrounding areas. Although, they were not successful, the scholars still published the paperwork of their findings that they exemplified for better understandings. The historians divided the mass of the royal history of ancient Egypt into three smaller kingdoms: the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom. Each of the Kingdoms brought its own growth and…

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    what they called "The annual flood" which brought more water and also brought more soil to the areas. Around 3100 B.C. the king of Upper Egypt, Menes, united the upper and lower part of Egypt. The Nile River helped to make the first unified state. Egypt was once divided into three time periods: The Old Kingdom, The Middle Kingdom, and The New Kingdom. The Old Kingdom had rulers called pharaohs, they also had viziers who controlled things for the government such as collecting taxes, farming, and…

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    first, most writing was inventory based (Greenberg). But as time went on, narratives and historical depictions began to appear in writing. “The Literature of Ancient Egypt” by William Kelly Simpson gives a view into the lives of the people of ancient Egypt through the stories of ancient Egyptians. During the Middle Kingdom of Egypt, stories began to develop propagandistic themes. These stories gave praise to a pharaoh or a god and attempted to change the reader’s view on the ruler. Sadly, most…

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    In ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh was the religious and political leader of the people. Pharaohs were the king or Queen of Egypt. Most pharaohs were men but some well-known pharaohs, such as Nefertiti and Cleopatra, were women. The most powerful person in ancient Egypt was the pharaoh. He was the head of the government and high priest of every temple. The people of Egypt considered the pharaoh to be a half-man, half-god. The Pharaoh owned all of Egypt. The pharaoh held the title ‘Lord of the Two…

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    Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating societies that not only archaeologists, but scholars, professors, and researchers from many walks of life, can learn from today. A lot of this is due to the fact that Egypt has remained unaltered for a very long period of time, and we as observers are able to look into this society and understand their culture. One aspect of Ancient Egyptian culture is their religion. Archaeologists have been studying this aspect for a very long time, and even dating…

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