Ancient Egypt.At the head of all living things was the Pharaoh - deified mighty ruler.Ancient Egyptians obeyed him unquestioningly.Pharaoh wore a double crown (red and white), symbolizing the sign of his power over the Upper and Lower kingdoms of ancient Egypt.It is the authority given to the governor, was able to keep the mingled people, who worshiped their gods, are far from each other and all have their own customs!So friends, today we are briefly delve into ancient Egypt and find out what it is - the life of the ancient Egyptians!
first wonder of the world
Ancient Egypt, of course, is associated in the minds of each of us to the pyramids ... Unlimited greatness and power of Pharaoh has left its legacy in the Egyptian culture.Ancient Egyptians erected his own eternal tombs for their rulers.The very first pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser erected for a professional architect of the time - the priest Imhotep.He was also a healer, and sage and adviser to the supreme ruler himself.The first pyramid was the height of 60 meters!Imagine how it was high for that time?Generally, the largest Egyptian tombs were erected in the desert at a time when power was the fourth dynasty pharaohs (Cheops, Chephren, Mycerinus).
Incidentally, the construction of the pyramids for the pharaohs were then the only outward manifestation of the power of the rulers of Egypt, which allowed to rally the forces of the ancient Egyptians, guiding them at any track.
From feuds to unite!
Still Pharaoh's absolute power did not protect Egypt from disintegration and civil wars.Soon the country is simply split into separate areas, feuding.More than two hundred years of continued war and internecine strife.This period of the ancient Egyptians themselves called the collapse of the Great and later historians have dubbed it the first collapse of Egypt.Curiously, the pharaohs in this period followed one another almost every day!For example, 70 sixth dynasty rulers were in power only 70 days!
Middle Kingdom.The history of the ancient Egyptians
This happened during the reign of Mentuhotep first of the eleventh dynasty of pharaohs.Egypt under his authority once again become one nation.This period is called the Middle Kingdom.
can say that this era - some semblance of technological progress.The ancient Egyptians are beginning to manufacture weapons and tools made of bronze - an alloy of copper and tin.After the bronze was much stronger than copper, and thus the weapon from her was stronger - increased productivity.They began to appear professional armed forces, which won more and more land.
country's power grew stronger, the power of the Pharaoh became more powerful!During this period, there is hieroglyphic script, with which it has been written a lot of different stories, fairy tales, teachings and scientific texts that a little bit, but reported about certain developments in medicine, science and engineering.
After some time, the new civil strife again weaken the unity of the mighty power, and happen so-called second decay of Egypt.But this, my friends, is another story.
