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Egyptian History Egypt is home to one of the richest and most ancient civilizations in the world extending to several millennia BC. It was the Pharaoh Menes, who united the two kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt, inaugurating what came to be known as the Ancient Empire. This great civilization astonished the world with the amount of knowledge it possessed in diversified areas. Egypt was also the first country in the ancient time that introduced writing principals with the creation of the hieroglyphic signs and letters. Egypt had a historic, cultural and religious role. It was the land that hosted a number of Prophets and Messengers, as well as a meeting point of all monotheistic religions over time. Over the course of history, Egypt witnessed a series of civilizations. Egypt was a cradle for the Pharaonic, Greco Roman, Coptic civilizations and a protectorate for Islamic civilization. Egyptians throughout stages of history enjoyed a character of love, tolerance, heartiness and hospitality. Pharaonic Age Pharaoinc Age is divided into 3 sections ; Old Kingdom , Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom
The Egyptian civilization was
developed in the Old Kingdom when the principles of
central governance were established. This era witnessed comprehensive
revival in all aspects of life; Hieroglyphic writing was devised, Kings
were devoted to securing the borders, and trade activities between Egypt
and Sudan became vigorous. Egypt then embarked on one of the most
glorious periods in its history when the Pyramids were built starting by
the Sakkara pyramid. With the flourishing of agriculture and industry,
the first river Nile fleet was introduced by the Egyptians to transport
their products. Navigation became one of the organized crafts that Old
Egypt was famous for.
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