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Egypt
One of the biggest contributions to Ancient Egypt was the Nile. It was used in many ways and it provided fertile land and silt when it would flood over once a year. The flood of the Nile was good for farming and irrigation. The Egyptian people used the Nile for transportation and trade up and down the river. They also used the Nile as a food source by fishing. Mud from the Nile was used to build houses and other different structures. The central importance of the river in the Ancient Egyptian’s daily life is evident in history and is reflected in their art, religion, writings, politics, and social life. The river shaped nearly every facet of their existence.
Another big contribution to Ancient Egypt was their architecture and the building of pyramids, monuments, and temples. The Egyptians had very little and primitive tools but m,anaged to construct these structures with high precision and perfection. Solid stone, copper, and bronze tools were used to build these amazing structures. The stone was used more for luxary of the king than homes of the people because stone was expensive. A lot of their structures were among the largest of ancient history. Their pyramids, monuments, and temples were important bc they were mainly built for religous purposes. The building of these structures showed how advanced these people were in mathematics and geometry.
The Nile River
Pyramid of Giza
Sphinx
Temple of Ramses II
A main contribution to the ancient Egyptian people was their religon. Religion guided every aspect of Egyptian life. They believed in many gods which is based upon polytheism These people believed in as many as 2000 gods and goddesses. The entire civilization of Ancient Egypt was based on religion, and their beliefs were important to them. Temples were considered dwelling places for the gods. The purpose of the temple was to be a cosmic center by which men had communication with the gods. They also believed their pharoahs to be considered gods. The High Priest and local priests duties was to care for the gods and attend to their needs, and had little contact with the common population Immortality assured by tomb building and mummification - Egyptians devoted much time and wealth preparing for survival in the next world. For all these reasons, they show the importance of religon to these people and why it contributes to making it a successful civilization.
Horus the Sun God
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