Egypt Essay
Arnold 1
Caroline Arnold
10/30/12
Dr. Seth
GHIST 101
Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs and the Process of Mummification
Ancient civilizations are studied to help us understand more about our world’s past and to help us recognize how we have become what we are today. Our findings have not only answered questions, but also brought us to ask questions. Perhaps one of the most studied, yet least understood civilizations was the mysterious Ancient Egypt. This country is located in northeast Africa and dates back to over five thousand years. Ancient Egypt is a civilization that held a very unique culture that was separate from the ideas of other ancient civilizations. Intriguing artifacts that have been discovered over time help us to understand what it was like to have lived back then. Egypt is widely known for many things such as The Great Pyramids; The Nile River; Hieroglyphics; Pharaohs, such as King Tutankhamen; mummies, and more. Ever since I first learned about Egypt’s unique culture, ideas, and history, I began to develop a fascination for this ancient civilization. The discovery of ancient findings of mummified pharaohs allows us to better understand what life was like as a pharaoh and the Egyptian’s process of mummification.
Pharaohs were people of the ancient Egyptian culture who were at the very top of their hierarchy. They were considered above everyone else and were highly respected because the pharaohs were the religious and political leaders of society. The duties of a pharaoh included being the high priest of all temples, the head law of administration, and
Arnold 2 the commander of the army. There were many pharaohs that ruled in Ancient Egypt and all of them strived to leave a mark by becoming eternal legacies. Of the many mighty pharaohs that ruled, only a few have actually accomplished such a goal. Those that have achieved the status have done so through luck as most the tombs, where their remains that give us important historical information
Caroline Arnold
10/30/12
Dr. Seth
GHIST 101
Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs and the Process of Mummification
Ancient civilizations are studied to help us understand more about our world’s past and to help us recognize how we have become what we are today. Our findings have not only answered questions, but also brought us to ask questions. Perhaps one of the most studied, yet least understood civilizations was the mysterious Ancient Egypt. This country is located in northeast Africa and dates back to over five thousand years. Ancient Egypt is a civilization that held a very unique culture that was separate from the ideas of other ancient civilizations. Intriguing artifacts that have been discovered over time help us to understand what it was like to have lived back then. Egypt is widely known for many things such as The Great Pyramids; The Nile River; Hieroglyphics; Pharaohs, such as King Tutankhamen; mummies, and more. Ever since I first learned about Egypt’s unique culture, ideas, and history, I began to develop a fascination for this ancient civilization. The discovery of ancient findings of mummified pharaohs allows us to better understand what life was like as a pharaoh and the Egyptian’s process of mummification.
Pharaohs were people of the ancient Egyptian culture who were at the very top of their hierarchy. They were considered above everyone else and were highly respected because the pharaohs were the religious and political leaders of society. The duties of a pharaoh included being the high priest of all temples, the head law of administration, and
Arnold 2 the commander of the army. There were many pharaohs that ruled in Ancient Egypt and all of them strived to leave a mark by becoming eternal legacies. Of the many mighty pharaohs that ruled, only a few have actually accomplished such a goal. Those that have achieved the status have done so through luck as most the tombs, where their remains that give us important historical information
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