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Hieroglyphics may be the oldest form of writing. It was developed by the Ancient Egyptians. In their system, each symbol represented objects such as tools and boats. Symbols could also represent ideas like joy, time, and motion.
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The first dynasty of Egypt was Menes. He was thought to have united upper and lower Egypt. Menes is accepted as the first historical king based upon the written records.
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The first Ancient Egyptian pyramid was built for Pharaoh Djoser. Pharaoh Djoser was one of the pharaohs of the third destiny. This pyramid was the monumental structure made of stone.
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The great pyramid of Giza is an astonishing 455 feet. The great pyramid was the tallest man-made structure for over 3800 years. It was built by the fourth dynasty Pharaoh Khufu. It is the oldest of the seven wonders of Ancient Egypt.
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The golden age was when egypt was at its best state economically. Also, Egypt was conquering a lot of new territories during that period. This period is also sometimes called the New Kingdom.
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Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh-something that was very uncommon in Ancient Egypt. Hatshepsut was only supposed to rule for a few years, so her stepson could grow up before he became pharaoh. However, after several years, Hatshepsut declared herself official pharaoh of Egypt. Many people did not agree with her right to rule because she was a woman, but she did anyways.
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King Tut (Tutankhamun) became pharaoh during the eighteenth dynasty. He became pharaoh when he was only 9 years old. He only ruled over Ancient Egypt for 10 years, before he mysteriously died. The mother of King Tut was Nefertiti.
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Many people view Ramses II as the best Pharaoh to ever rule Ancient Egypt. He became Pharaoh when he was 25, after his father died. He was the third pharaoh of the nineteenth dynasty. He ruled Egypt for 67 years.
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The Rosetta stone is inscribed in three versions of decree. It was issued at Memphis, Egypt. The Rosetta stone was discovered in a small village in the Delta called Rosetta. Today, it is on display at the British museum.
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Cleopatra is usually known for being a beautiful Egyptian women, but she was actually the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
