Category: Daily Life & Culture
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The Ancient Egyptian Innovation: Papyrus
Introduction Are you tired of chiseling hieroglyphics into rock-hard walls? Fed up with sore hands from endless hammering? Imagine a simpler way to write—well, the ancient Egyptians found one. Introducing papyrus: the revolutionary writing material that changed history. What Is Papyrus? Papyrus was…
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The Daily Life of an Ancient Egyptian Farmer
Introduction In the golden age of ancient Egypt, ancient egyptian farmers formed the backbone of society. While grand monuments and mighty pharaohs dominate popular imagination, it was the humble farmer who ensured the survival and prosperity of the kingdom. Their lives revolved around…
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Hieroglyphics: The Language of the Pharaohs
For over 3,000 years, the people of ancient Egypt recorded their history, religion, and daily life using a writing system unlike any other: hieroglyphics. Known to the Egyptians as “the words of the gods”, hieroglyphics combined art and language into one, covering tomb walls, temple…