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ancient egypt
vocab
| vocab | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |