Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian civilization left an indelible mark on history with its monumental achievements and advanced technology. With many of life’s necessities provided by the Nile.

Ancient Egyptians had a pretty unassuming exterior, the houses could be decorated very lavishly depending on the socio-economic class.

The ancient Egyptians ate a wide variety of food. Their diet was low in fat, and rich in fiber and carbohydrates. The Nile gave Egypt fertile land which ensured an abundant and variable food supply. This resulted in a highly-diverse and complex cuisine.

The ancient Egyptian empire dominated almost all the regions in ancient near east for

about 5000 years.

Since the beginning of man's existence, war and violence have always been a significant

part of the human society.

Unlike most civilizations of the ancient world, women were a crucial part of the ancient

Egyptian society; they were almost as important as the men.

Funerals and other burial rituals was a very important event in ancient Egypt. It is believed that after death, the dead began their journey through the underworld to the hall of judgment, where they would be judged and, if found worthy, allowed to proceed into the afterlife.

Ancient Egyptians were very social and religious people. They worshiped many gods and

goddesses and held these deities in high regard.

Today, most people know of Ancient Egypt because of the great pyramid, the Egyptian

tombs, and probably the Egyptian gods.

Scholars, philosophers, and even archeologists have often referred to Egypt as the cradle

of civilization.

Though one might think that makeup and cosmetics are recent initiatives, evidence from

ancient Egypt shows that makeup has been in existence for more than 5000 years.

Ancient Egyptians valued cleanliness and personal hygiene. They believed that cleanliness was synonymous with holiness, so they took extra efforts to take care of their bodies, and one of the ways they did that was through their clothing.

Ancient Egyptian civilization is one aspect of human history that has puzzled

archeologists and historians alike.