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The ancient Egyptians are one of the most fascinating civilizations in human history
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During
this time, the ancient Egyptians made significant contributions to science, mathematics, medicine, architecture, art, and
literature, among other fields
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Religion played a central role in the lives of the ancient Egyptians
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Some of the most important deities included Ra, the sun god;
Osiris, the god of the dead; and Isis, the goddess of fertility and motherhood
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They constructed elaborate tombs, such as the pyramids, and filled
them with valuable objects that they believed would be useful in the next life
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The social structure of ancient Egypt was hierarchical, with the pharaoh at the top
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Beneath the pharaoh were the nobles and priests, who held significant
power and wealth
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Slavery was also
present in ancient Egypt, although it was not as common as in other ancient civilizations
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They were skilled mathematicians and astronomers, and their knowledge of geometry
allowed them to construct massive structures such as the pyramids
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Egyptian doctors were able to perform surgery and treat a variety of
ailments
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They built massive structures such as the Great Sphinx
and the pyramids, which still stand today as testaments to their skill and ingenuity
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In addition to their contributions to science, mathematics, medicine, and architecture, the ancient Egyptians also made
significant contributions to art and literature
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They also wrote poetry and stories, including the famous Tale of Sinuhe, which tells the story of a
courtier who flees Egypt and eventually returns to receive a hero's welcome
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Hieroglyphics were a
combination of pictures and symbols that were used to represent words and ideas
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The decline of the ancient Egyptian civilization began around 1000 BC, when the country was invaded by various
foreign powers, including the Assyrians, Persians, and Greeks
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The ancient Egyptian civilization continued to decline
under Roman rule, and it finally came to an end in 30 BC when the last pharaoh, Cleopatra, committed suicide after her
defeat by the Roman general Octavian (later known as Augustus)
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Their religion, social structure

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