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ancient egypt
vocab
vocab | Definition |
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cataracts | strong rapids |
Delta | A triangle shaped area made of land and soil deposited by the river |
location of Saqqara | lower Egypt |
pharaoh | The title used of Rulers of Egypt |
Dynasty | A series of rulers from the same family |
Old kingdom | A period of Egyptain that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200BC |
Nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
Mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
Pyramids | Huge stone tombs with four triangle shaped walls that met in a point on top |
Middle kingdom | A period of order and stabiltiy that lasted until 1750 BC |
New kingdom | The period during which Egypt reached the height its power and glory |