The Egyptian Civilization

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The magnificent Egyptian civilization flourished around 3100-2890 BCE when King Narmer (also known as Menes) unified both lower and upper Egypt. The Egyptian civilization lasted approximately 3,000 years.

The Egyptians owe their existence to the fertile black silts that would deposit over the cropland along side the banks of the Nile River sustaining their civilization.

Their kings (also known as Pharaohs) were seen as divine and mediators between the gods/goddesses.

The Egyptians accomplished some amazing feats in the construction and in medical field. We can still admire a huge number of their constructions to this day. Some examples are pyramids, sphinxes, obelisks and temple complexes.

The Egyptians believed that after death they would return to their body however they would need to recognize their body in order to live forever. As a result they started performing the mummification process on their deaths which would prevent their bodies from decaying. This process would typically be performed by priests and take Seventy Days.

Some well known Egyptian figures are Ramses II, Nefertari, Tutankhamen, Nefertiti, Imhotep and many others.