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Discover how historians the different time periods of ancient Egyptian history.

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The Three Kingdoms, Ancient Egypt for Kids - Ancient Egypt for Kids

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Pharaohs also wanted their grave goods to stay buried with them. But Pharaohs' grave goods were treasures. Men were hired to guard the pyramid. The guards lived in a "pyramid city", located at the base of pyramid. Most guards had families with them. All of these people had to be fed and sheltered and clothed.

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Identify the different roles of the Egyptian ruler.

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Learn more about the ancient Egyptian pyramids. Discover why the Pyramid of Giza is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world.

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One of the most remarkable achievements of the Egyptian society was the building of pyramids. A pyramid is the last resting place for a pharaoh. It represents the pharaoh's power, authority and central importance in Egyptian society as well as symbolizes royal power of Egyptian kings of the Old Kingdom.

The building of the pyramids was a huge construction project that required limestone blocks as well as granite from Upper Egypt. It has been reported it took nearly 100,000 Egyptians twenty years to build the Great Pyramid of Giza. The famous Great Pyramid, the largest ever constructed, was built around 2540 B.C.E and sprawls across 13 acres, standing over 480 feet high.
The fact that these massive monuments were built with such precision and that they remain standing today is a testament to the skill and power of the Egyptian Society.

More than 2,000 years ago, many travelers documented the incredible sights they saw on their journeys and formed a list known as the "7 wonders of the world." These wonders were remarkable constructions that would be considered the most unique landmarks and marvels around the world. Six of the seven Ancient Wonders have been destroyed over the years by man or nature; however, the Egyptians' most prized artifact, the Great Pyramid of Giza, still stands to this very day. Because of the Egyptians' hard work, determination and construction skill, their Pyramid has stood for thousands of years, signifying the lasting strength of the Egyptian Society.

Below are Images of the Great Pyramids of Egypt

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One of the most remarkable achievements of the Egyptian society was the building of pyramids. A pyramid is the last resting place for a pharaoh. It represents the pharaoh's power, authority and central importance in Egyptian society as well as symbolizes royal power of Egyptian kings of the Old Kingdom.

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Learn about the important gods and goddesses that ancient Egyptians worshipped.

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Meet five supernatural beings from Ancient Egypt!

Here's an Ancient Egyptian fact for you gang - the Ancient Egyptians believed in more than 2,000 deities!

They had gods for everything, from dangers to chores, and each had different responsibilities and needed to be worshipped so that life could be kept in balance. You can see pictures of the Egyptian gods in hieroglyphics the Ancient Egyptians left behind. Check out our fave Egyptian gods, below...

Hawk-headed sun god Ra was one of the most important gods of all. He was gobbled up every night by the sky goddess Nut, then reborn every morning at sunrise. Later in Egyptian history, Ra was merged with the god of wind, Amun, making him the most powerful of all the Egyptian gods. Amun-Ra was so mighty that even the Boy King, Tutankhamun, was named after him - translated his name means "Living image of Amun".

Controlling the rain and water, lion-headed Tefnut was the goddess of moisture. She was spat into existence by her dad, Ra, the sun god.

A dwarf with lion features, little Bes's job was to look after babies and mums. He also protected against scorpion bites. And nightmares. What a guy!

This dog-faced deity was the god of embalming and the dead. Wild dogs, or jackals, were often seen hanging around in cemeteries, so it was thought they watched over people in the afterlife.

The god of the waterways, Sobek was a fierce protector of Egyptian people. He also liked to eat flesh. Live crocodiles were kept in pools at temples to honour him.

This blue pot-bellied fellow was the god of the Nile, responsible for the annual flooding of the great river. Want to find out more about the Ancient Egyptians and the gods they worshipped? Then check out this cool clip!

Be sure to read our fab features about Ancient Egypt, too!

Illustrations of Egyptian gods: Marek Jagucki

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Meet five supernatural beings from Ancient Egypt! They had gods for everything, from dangers to chores, and each had different responsibilities and needed to be worshipped so that life could be kept in balance. You can see pictures of the Egyptian gods in hieroglyphics the Ancient Egyptians left behind.

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Honouring a god was very important in Egypt, and there were many gods they they used to worship. Hapi was the Nile God; when the floods came, the ancient Egyptians would thank Hapi for bringing...

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History of Egypt - Ancient Egypt Facts for Kids

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Ancient Egyptian History: Geography and the Nile River

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Learn about Ancient Egyptian Geography and the Nile River. The Nile provided fertile land, transportation, and building materials for Egypt.

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Look at this map and notice where the cities in ancient Egypt were located. Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in the delta and valley regions of the , isolated and protected by vast deserts on either side. The Nile River was the "backbone" of Egypt.

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