The Ancient Egyptian. Iris Kim. March.9,2017. International

During the annual flood its waters brought a rich deposit of fertile soil on the valley floor. Foliage was far more prolific and the Nile region supported large populations of waterfowl. Hunting would have been common for Egyptians, and this is also the period when many animals began to be domesticated. Small tribes began living in the Nile valley in about 5550 B.C. This was the first of a series of cultures that began to demonstrate firm control of agriculture and animals. The Amratian and Gerzeh cultures brought a number of technological improvements such as mud brick buildings that allowed for better living as a permanent residence. The Naqada was also a well known culture that manufactured a diverse selection of material goods. They even began to use written symbols during the later phases of the

In Ancient Egypt the people lived differently than us. Instead of showers they used lakes or rivers. Instead of buying food at a store they have to hunt for their food. They also grow their food. The main crops they use are barley and emmer wheat. They use those items for making bread bread and beer. They even had their own language.

The Ancient Egyptian empire was mainly the product of a farming and technological revolution. Animal domestication, crop cultivation, and mass farming laid the foundations for civilization to flourish, and these factors led permanent communities to develop. Ancient Egypt also became known for the domestication of wheat and barley. The lifestyle of the people in Ancient Egypt was supported by the location of the Nile river that allowed an aquatic culture to grow. Not only did the Nile river allow for irrigation practices and fertile land for crops, the Nile river also made it possible for trade to be established. Thus, the origins of Ancient Egypt were strongly influenced by the culture of the Afro-Asiatic people and the Nilo-Saharans. The Afro-Asiatic people were skilled at collecting and grinding grains, and the Nilo-Saharans shared techniques for hunting large antelope and other grassland animals. The Nile river made it possible for people to travel to and from Egypt to share such ideas and cultures.

Some farmers rented land from nobles and had to pay a percentage of their crop as their rent. Slaves were usually prisoners captured in war. Slaves also could be found in the households of the Pharaoh and nobles, working in mines, quarries and also in temples.

Stretching across ten countries and spanning over four thousand miles, the Nile River became the heart of Egyptian civilization. The lower (northern) Nile overflowed its banks several months out of the year before the creation of the Aswan High Dam in 1970. When the floodwaters receded, they left a new layer of rich silt behind, making the surrounding valley and delta a fertile and desirable habitat. As early as 8000 BCE, the people who inhabited the valley of the world’s longest river became relatively sedentary and in 5000 BCE they adopted the agricultural village life commonly associated with Neolithic culture. Throughout the Predynastic period, the North African climate was immensely dry. In order to combat this problem, many villages formed alliances that worked to control the river’s flow. Over time, these small federations of villages conquered and absorbed other weaker ones. As communities grew into chiefdoms, they began to advance rapidly toward refined civilization shortly after 3600 BCE.

1. A Nubian kingdom arose in the eight century b.c.e., and for a time the Nubians ruled Egypt as the Twenty-Fifth Dynasty (712–660 b.c.e.)

Ancient Egypt came around 3,100 BCE and initially consisted of two regions. There was Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt, until it was later united by a king named Narmer. This civilization is located around Northeastern Africa based around the Nile River on the Sinai peninsula. The Nile River was a vital part of life in the region for a long time because it was a way to travel and also determined the crops for that year. Even in modern day Egypt is the river very important, it provides things like hydroelectricity and

A water source for drinking and washing also provided calendar seasons. Amazing how these provisions made Egyptian life possible. Protection was essential in Ancient Egypt. Luckily, they had the Nile to protect them. The Nile was one of the few rivers in the world that flowed south to north.

After the collapse of the Old Kingdom, there came the First Intermediate Period during which the United Egypt separated. It became a time of turmoil and disaster. The Pharaoh

Did you know that the Ancient Egyptian civilization started in 3000 B.C.E. which is 5016 years ago! The Ancient Egyptian civilization was one of the most thriving civilizations of its time. One reason it was so successful was because of the Nile River. The Nile River is 4,258 miles long and stretches through the middle of Ancient Egypt. There are many ways that the Nile River benefited Ancient Egypt, three of those ways are through floodland and fertile soil, trade, and transportation.

The Nile River was in the heart of Africa. It is the longest river in the world with a length of 4,000 mile, 6,436 kilometer. The Nile River splits into branches and forms the Nile Delta. The Nile Delta goes into lower and upper Egypt. The upper part of the Nile Delta goes into the land upstream and to the south of Egypt. Cities developed at the point where the Nile divides.

By 3100 B.C., Upper and Lower Egypt became unified. This was evident through a slab of slate known as the Narmer palette. This palette shows Kings Narmer’s victory over the delta. On one side of the palette he is wearing a crown that is a combination of Upper and Lower Egypt. This signified the unification of the two. The unification of Egypt allowed the Egyptian state to stronger and promoted growth within the state. Narmer was thought to be the first pharaoh of unified Egypt. The word pharaoh came into place during the New Kingdom, mean “great house”. For 400 years the pharaoh had the task of consolidating towns along the river, to form a centralized state. By this time pharaohs were hardly seen as they resided in their huge palaces protected by guards. Even their movement as closely monitored. The pharaoh would make rare public appearances at important festivals or occasions of

Life in ancient Egypt was fairly simple. They lived near Nile River and tried to feed themselves

The Old Kingdom of Egypt, ruled by the 3rd to the 6th dynasties, spanned the five centuries between about 2755 bc and 2255 bc. In about 3100 bc the country was united under one rule by strong chieftains from the south. The idea, however, that Egypt was divided into two distinct parts—Upper Egypt in the south and Lower Egypt in the north—persisted. The unification of Egypt, or one of the stages leading to it, is commemorated on the carved stone Palette of King Narmer (c. 3100 bc, Egyptian Museum, Cairo), on which the king, wearing the crown of the south, is shown subjugating peoples of the north.

The story of Ancient Egypt began about 8000 years ago when people began to settle in the Nile Valley and started to raise their own crops and animals. (Ancient Egypt) From 3400BC to 1786BC, the Egyptians themselves ruled Egypt. Lower and Upper Egypt was united with the lands upstream to form one country under one king. The first period of Egyptian civilization -- The Old Kingdom, lasted from 2686BC to 2181BC. Soon after that, the Egyptians gained control of Nubia, and extended the land that was being farmed from 2050BC to 1786BC. From 1663BC to 332BC, the Egyptians were ruled by many different groups, such as the Hyksos (a group of Asian settlers who ruled for 100 years), the Thebans (who established the New Kingdom), and the Greeks. However, in 30BC, conquest was finally complete as Egypt fell under the control of the Roman Empire. (Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt)