An In-depth Analysis of the Differences between the Egypt of Yesterday and Today
The Aspects of Ancient and Modern Egypt Contrasted
Egyptian culture has many contrasts and contradictions between the old and the new. The two cultures are much different from each other. But in its entirety, the culture of Egypt has successfully combined the best of both worlds. Keeping the appeal and magnificence of its ancient culture unharmed, modern Egypt has absorbed the contemporary ways of life. Egypt Culture is a balanced culture, both in its ancient times as well as its stylishness.
A visit to any of the big cities of Egypt will show the influences on culture world-wide. When compared to other countries, Egypt is advanced to another extent, culturally. Tourism being one of the major income creators for Egypt, the culture openly invites tourists.
Modern Egypt is a thriving mixture of diverse culture. Egypt also claims a five thousand-year-old history of culture and civilization. It is a land, which is rich in art and history, people and places. Egypt has emerged as one of the most cultured nations of the world. The culture of modern Egypt is like any other diverse country. Egypt has an interesting mixture of people of different cultural backgrounds. Modern Egypt has created an individual cultural identity all while keeping its ancient culture. This combination of the old and the new makes the culture of Egypt unique and distinct.
Ancient Egyptian Culture represents the ancient ages of Egypt. The Ancient Egyptian age was a very intriguing period in history. Beginning in the year 3000 BC, the ancient era of Egypt lasted till about 300 BC. Major diggings of Egyptian historical sites have revealed that ancient Egypt had achieved very high standards of culture. The beauty of the art, the skill of the craftsmen, the details of the language or even the vague, indefinable feeling that the Egyptians came as close as is humanly
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