Egyptian history is considered among the most interesting and rich in the history of people’s development, with an overall history of over 5000 years. The Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the temples at Luxor and Karnak are among the architectural marvels of Egypt. Their great achievements in many fields—like engineering, medicine, and astronomy—were the basis for many of today’s sciences.
Egypt’s history is divided into distinct periods: the Old Kingdom, best remembered for the pyramids; the Middle Kingdom; and the New Kingdom, confused and recognized as the Golden Age that succeeded the Middle Kingdom and is best remembered for the days of Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, and Ramses II. As the main water source, the Nile River was equally instrumental to the shaping of Egyptian culture, being their source of food and a means of transport inspiration for their gods.
The Egyptians, who employed one of the earliest writing systems in history, hieroglyphics, are another civilization from which people can learn a great deal about their lives. Famous archeological sites like the tomb of the young Egyptian king, Tutankhamun, as well as treasures buried therein, interest the world to date. From providing nourishment and transportation to the source of inspiration for Egyptian religious beliefs, the Nile River's central role in molding Egyptian civilization.
Thutmose III expanded the Egyptian empire by brilliant military campaigns. Ramses II set his memory within the minds of his people by constructing majestic temples like Abu Simbel; with Akhenaten, Nefertiti did her reforms within Egyptian art and religion during their rule. From the Greco-Roman era to the Islamic era, Egyptian history has consistently produced the best-preserved cultural and historical artifacts. With Golavita Travel, you will get to discover all the interesting facts about ancient Egypt you would like to know.
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These were ancient Egypt's first kings or rulers, setting them apart from the others in a special and hallowed realm. As such, the Horus Name, which combines the gods and characteristics of the superhuman king, the birth name, or Prenomen, and the last, permanent name, or Nomen, are among the numerous titles that existed in ancient Egypt.
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