Ancient Egyptian Civilization
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Ancient Egyptians believed pharaohs received their power from the gods. Pharaohs were absolute rulers and formed the link between the gods and humans. Learn more about the pharaohs and their dynasties, including how they lived and how they ruled the people of ancient Egypt.
How did the Earth form? Why is it dark at night? Why do people get sick? Ancient Egyptians used myths to describe things they couldn't explain. Discover how Egyptians used myths to make sense of their world.
Ancient Egyptian Civilization
by Christopher Forest, Tammy Enz, Kathy Allen, and Kristine Carlson Asselin
Published 1 January 2012
The ancient Egyptians used thousands of hieroglyphs to record their history. But only a handful of people knew what these symbols meant! Learn more about this ancient form of writing and discover what the ancient Egyptians had to say.