Ancient Egypt was a land of mystery and imagination. The imposing pyramids at Giza were framed by the harsh red desert; the lush fringes of the Nile were farmed and harvested; hieroglyphs and wall paintings pierced the eerie gloom of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Ancient Egyptians lived in this land of the lotus for 3,000 years. Powerful pharaohs, believed to be god-kings, ruled the country and decked their royal palaces with gold and splendour. They ordered fine temples, statues and monuments to be built for the ...
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Ancient Egypt was a land of mystery and imagination. The imposing pyramids at Giza were framed by the harsh red desert; the lush fringes of the Nile were farmed and harvested; hieroglyphs and wall paintings pierced the eerie gloom of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Ancient Egyptians lived in this land of the lotus for 3,000 years. Powerful pharaohs, believed to be god-kings, ruled the country and decked their royal palaces with gold and splendour. They ordered fine temples, statues and monuments to be built for the gods, and elaborate tombs for themselves. Artisans produced wondrous art, craft and exquisite jewellery. The people became expert farmers and engineers. They developed hieroglyphs and many were skilled in mathematics, science and astronomy. The gods of ancient Egypt were worshipped by all. The people lived for the afterlife, when they would join the mighty sun god Amun-Re. Tombs were painted with scenes from The Book of the Dead and special spells for the dangerous journey to the kingdom of Osiris. Amulets and good luck charms were placed on mummies to help them pass triumphantly through the harrowing judgment of Anubis, the jackal-headed god of
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