Saturday, February 11, 2017

Fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt "is the land of magic and mysteries. Its origin is in the year 3150 BC.

Since Egypt's upper and lower joined under King Menera, ili ic first pharaoh, ancient Egyptian civilization has been a source of inspiration for historians and archaeologists. "Egypt is the gift of the Nile", says the Greek historian Herodotus.

The Great Sphinx

It is the most ancient mysterious sculptures that look like a creature with a human head and lion body. Located in Giza, believed that he has the face of Pharaoh Khafre. Most scientists believe that was built during the reign of the pharaoh. There are no inscriptions of the old kingdom or structure to describe its purpose.

Pyramid of Khufu
It is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that still exists. Pyramids were built to keep the mummy of Pharaoh and to assist in the journey to heaven. Ancient Egyptians believed that the soul of Pharaoh king will care for them and keep evil away. Pyramids of queens were smaller, simpler and surrounded by temples. There is still debate about the reason for their establishment, while some think that they are burial monuments, and other machinery that atokanë been a revival!

The gods and goddessesAncient Egyptians believed in the gods and goddesses that were more than 2000. Each had a different role in their lives; some were creative, others kept the peace and harmony. Many cities that were fighting their local gods were in the highest degree of faith. The gods and goddesses were in the shape of the human body and animal head.

HieroglyphicThe ancient Egyptians thought it was important to write and share information on all aspects of life. So they created the script with 24 symbols and signals called hieroglyphs. They wrote in the container on the walls of temples and papyri.

Letters of papyrusPapyrus, which the ancient Egyptians used for writing, was from the papyrus plant, and for the first time was used in Egypt and southern Sudan, around the fourth millennium BC. In that time,papyrus was only in Alexandria that he was the port where ships from all over the world come to buy this precious material. He was one of the reasons for the economic prosperity of Alexandria.

Afterlife and rebirthAncient Egyptians believed in the afterlife and rebirth. For them, death was a state holiday and waiting for the resurrection. They believed that there is an afterlife and that doing well, the human heart becomes easier. Once upon ancient Egyptian legend, the goddess Maat of heart weight and whether it was serious, the dead remain in the grave forever.

MummificationOver time, the Egyptians developed a method to preserve bodies after death, one can call mummification. In ancient Egypt, mummification was associated with the idea of ​​immortality and did the Egyptians build the pyramids, temples and many large structures, they also care for the bodies of the dead after thought in the afterlife, the spirit will return to the body. Mummification process included removing organs other than the heart, then wrapping the body with linen to protect, in order to recognize the soul in the afterlife.


Beauty and cosmeticsAncient Egyptian tombs are the main source of information today, after it was buried with the pharaohs everything, like furniture, coffins, tools, jewelry, ornate statues, and the events of lifeThey are recorded on the walls. Beauty and cosmetics were an integral part of ancient Egypt and a sign of holiness. They use the toilet for the eyes, hair and face. They create the mix for skin protection. Both men and women using this mixture.

Equal rightsWomen in ancient Egypt had the same legal and economic rights, in addition to social equality. Egyptian women can buy and sell property and if working outside the home, receive the same salary as men.

Marriages in Ancient EgyptMarriages in Ancient Egypt were a desirable act for both sexes, because family was very important to them. Most men marry before age 20, and girls as young as 15 years, and either party can initiate divorce. But there are many unknown information for wedding ceremonies.


Recreation and sportsEntertainment had a vital role in the life of the ancient Egyptians; all Egyptians heard music and dancing. Performance dance teams performed at festivals and religious temples. Dancers danced solo, as couples and groups. Sport was also an important role in the lives of the ancient Egyptians and many of today's sports were played by them. They chose to establish uniform rules and players. Kings take part in sports competitions and gave awards to the winners.


Clothes of the ancient EgyptiansEgyptians wore clothes decorated with precious stones and bijoux. Their clothes were made also to provide comfort in hot desert. Most of the time used linonë, while rich people wore animal fiber. Children had no clothes until the age of 6 years.

WigsThe ancient Egyptians, men and women wore wigs especially the wealthy classes, and consisted of a man and horse hair and ornate included. Sometimes they wore wigs to protect the head during hazardous jobs.

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