Connie Cougar goes to Ancient Egypt

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Connie Cougar goes to Ancient Egypt

• By Margaret Tucker

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The Egyptians were ruled by Pharoahs.
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Ancient Egyptians were well known for their
pyramids, tombs, and mummies.
http//guardians.net/egypt/sphinx/index.html
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Egyptian life centered around the Nile River.
They used the river to irrigate crops, bath, and
wash clothes.
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Egyptians used handmade tools. Many were used for
farming.
http//www.islandnet.com/kpotter/egypt/farm.htm
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Families were very important in Egypt. Children
lived at home until they married.
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Egyptians wore clothes made from linen because of
the heat. They wore lots of jewelry and makeup
(even the men).
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Egypt families and children played with toys as
we do today.
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Egyptian houses were made of brick or mud. There
was very little furniture, even for the rich.
Aerial view of an Egyptian house.
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Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses.
Horus
Here are a few.
Ra
Thoth
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Egyptian form of writing was called
Hieroglyphics.
These symbols represented letters and are found
in ancient Egyptian tombs.
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Home at last!