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Egypt Vocab RJHS
Words Associated with Egypt Unit
Term | Definition |
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Amulet | An ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease |
Sarcophagus | A stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece |
Canopic Jar | A covered urn used in ancient Egyptian burials to hold the entrails from an embalmed body |
Archaeology | The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains |
Tomb | A large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead |
Pharaoh | A ruler in ancient Egypt |
Excavate | To remove earth carefully in order to find buried remains |
Obelisk | A strong pillar,typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark |
Nile River | A major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, generally regarded as the longest river in the world |
Hieroglyphics | Writing consisting of pictures or symbols |