Early civilizations that existed in that era were the Ancient Egyptians and Sumerians from historical Mesopotamia. ... The Ancient Egyptians would become best known for the pyramids they built in Giza; which are the only one of the seven wonders of the world still standing. ... It is difficult to believe the Egyptians had the geometrical knowledge to shape these structures, especially, the Great Pyramid. ... Located in North Egypt, slightly west of the Nile River is where the Great Pyramids can be found. ... Today the area is considered part of Cairo, Egypt. ...

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The word Egypt evokes various images in people's minds. ... One of these magnificent Egyptian marvels, the pyramids, also sparks people's curiosity and awe. ... The Egyptians built the pyramid almost 4,500 years ago for Pharaoh Khufu. For most of Khufu's lifetime, the Egyptians worked to build the pyramid which would eventually be his burial tomb. ... The pyramid has lost little of its original design or shape over the thousands of years since the Egyptians first built it. ...

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The Egyptians created their own settlement in Egypt on the other side of the Nile in 3000 BCE making 3 separate kingdoms. ... In Egypt, there were no war or laws because Egyptians were very peaceful until they drove out the Hyksos in their New Kingdom. ... They had religious temples called ziggurats and pyramids where pharaohs were buried with all their life belongings for a beneficial afterlife. ... On the other hand, Egypt had social classes such as nobles, slaves, and many fewer merchants. ... Egyptian women had a higher role than women in Mesopotamia and they were equal to men. ...

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Ancient Egyptian Temples The Egyptians temples have for thousands of years amazed travelers, conquerors, and explorers alike. Several of the temples built by the Egyptians are considered to be an architecture wonder of the world, like the pyramids in Giza. ... The symbolism of ancient Egyptian temples is very complex. ... All these have had impact on Egyptian architecture. ... The similarities of Egypt's temples to Egyptian landscapes are therefore obvious. ...

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The pyramids show how important the funeral and burial of the pharaoh was. ... During the Old Kingdom, the Egyptians believed that the king was the living embodiment of their god. ... Pyramids were built to show the greatness of their kings which served as tombs and houses for their departed spirits. 2. ... One difference between the two kingdoms is that the Old Kingdom brought new achievements like writing, trade and pyramids that had a greater contribution to society. ... One of these kingdoms actually conquered Egypt. ...

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One of the world's first civilizations, the ancient Egyptians, developed and prospered by relying on the Nile River and the fertile lands it established. The Egyptians built cities, temples, and pyramids along the river. ... There are many sources of this pollution, one of them being the city of Cairo, Egypt. ...

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One of the world's first civilizations, the ancient Egyptians, had developed by relying on the Nile River and its fertile land. The ancient Egyptians built cities, temples, and pyramids along the river. ... There are many sources of this pollution, one of them being the city of Cairo, Egypt. ...

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