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Unveiling Ancient Egypt: Culture, Society, and Legacy

Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt, from its origins to its enduring legacy. Discover who the Ancient Egyptians were, where they lived, and how their traditions and beliefs developed over millennia. Learn about iconic figures like Tutankhamun and Ramses II, delve into daily life, religious practices, and the art of mummification. This presentation highlights key aspects of Egyptian culture and its profound impact on modern society and European history. Join us on an enlightening journey through time as we uncover the mysteries of this ancient civilization.

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Unveiling Ancient Egypt: Culture, Society, and Legacy

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  1. The Ancient Middle East Thanks to Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY for some of the slides

  2. Essential Questions: Who are the Ancient egyptians? Where did they live? How did they develop their traditions and beliefs? How has their culture affected modern day society? What is the Egyptian legacy to Europe?

  3. Ancient Egypt

  4. A View of Egypt by Satellite

  5. The Annual Flooding of the Nile

  6. Nile Irrigation-the Shaduf

  7. Ancient Egyptian History

  8. Menes: Unifier of Upper and Lower Egypt

  9. c. 3050 B. C. E. ?

  10. Ancient Egyptian Housing Middle Class Homes Peasant Homes

  11. Scenes of Ancient EgyptianDaily Life

  12. Making Ancient Egyptian Beer

  13. Making Ancient Egyptian Wine

  14. An Egyptian Woman’s “Must-Haves” Mirror Perfume Wigs

  15. Egyptian Social Hierarchy

  16. Egyptian Nobility

  17. Some Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Tutankhamon1336-1327 B. C. E. Akhenaton 1379 -1334 B.C. Ramses II1279-1212 B. C.

  18. Monotheism

  19. Tel Amarna-the great city of Akhenaton

  20. Abu Simbel:Monument to Ramses II

  21. Egyptian Scribe

  22. Papyrus  Paper Hieratic Scroll Piece Papyrus Plant

  23. Egyptian Math & Draftsmenship What number is this?

  24. Champollion & the Rosetta Stone

  25. Hieroglyphic “Cartouche”

  26. Hieroglyphics “Alphabet” 24 “letters” + 700 phonetic symbols

  27. Preparations for the Underworld ANUBIS weighs the dead person’s heart against a feather. Priests protected your KA, or soul-spirit

  28. Mummification

  29. Materials Used in Mummification 1. Linen 6. Natron2. Sawdust 7. Onion3. Lichen 8. Nile Mud4. Beeswax 9. Linen Pads5. Resin 10. Frankinsense

  30. Preparation for the Afterlife

  31. The Ankh – The “Cross” of Life

  32. King Tutankhamon’s Death Mask 1336-1327 B. C. E.

  33. Egyptian Mummies Ramses II1279-1212 B. C. E. Seti I1291-1278 B. C. E. Queen Tiye, wife of Amenhotep II1210-1200 B. C. E.

  34. Journey to the Underworld The dead travel on the “Solar Bark.” A boat for the journey is provided for a dead pharaoh in his tomb.

  35. Egyptian Book of the Dead

  36. The Final Judgement Anubis Horus Osiris

  37. Shabtis: The Pharaoh’s Servants in the Afterlife

  38. Stepped Pyramid at Saqqara

  39. “Bent” Pyramid of King Sneferu

  40. Giza Pyramid Complex

  41. The Valley of the Queens Temple of Queen Hatshepsut 1473-1458 B. C. E.

  42. QueenNefertiti

  43. Egypt’s Legacy • Architecture • United We Stand • One Ruler • Queens • Beauty • Paper • Writing? • Divine right • The afterlife • The judgment after death • Monotheism? • Moses and the Exodus

  44. Who Are These Strange People?

  45. Routes of the “Sea Peoples” The end of the Bronze Age!

  46. The end by Miz D

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