culture of Ancient Egypt has always been a subject of curiosity for people around the world.About her write, shoot feature films and documentaries, but it still remains an intriguing and mysterious as it was thousands of years ago, which certainly guarantees a constantly increasing flow of tourists into the country.
history of the ancient Egyptian civilization - is the story of the great cultural epoch in the history of mankind, helps us to understand many of the mysteries of the universe.Began its existence in the mists of time covered centuries, ancient Egypt passed many tests in the glorious evolution of religious, intellectual, and political organizations.Having the unique social, economic and cultural order, peacefully thrived for more than three thousand years in the rich Nile Valley.
All civilizations of the ancient world had a greater or lesser degree of influence on the modern world.Of course, ancient Egypt - is no exception.The material culture of ancient Egypt was the opening to the world after the Egyptian expedition of the French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte.
French "lit" the incredible interest in Egypt, bringing to Europe the amazing treasures and monuments, which then did not know.With them and started full-scale looting of the unique heritage.Archaeologists, historians, scientists and treasure hunters, adventurers of all kinds flooded ancient land.
Culture of Ancient Egypt is amazing in every aspect of his, including art, architecture, grand, magic, intricate religion, literature, scientific achievements.One of the its outstanding achievements - the invention of writing, hieroglyphic system consisting of more than 700 characters, in which images and symbols represent words and sounds.
isolation of the Nile valley - in the north of the Mediterranean Sea, east and west -Extensive deserts, dense jungles in the south - has allowed the Egyptian civilization to evolve peacefully, without fear of external threats.
Indeed, it is interesting to note that before the reign of the last pharaoh country is not experiencing any foreign influences, but after the conquests of the Roman Empire to other foreign powers, and the culture of ancient Egypt came under the influence of the outside world.
Modern Egypt - an association introduced by many interesting traditions, but its exceptional savagery will never cease to exist.
Ancient Egyptians excelled in various forms of art material - pottery production, sculpture, painting and so on.It is noteworthy that the ancient Egyptian artists created art forms not for the sake of art and aesthetic emotions, and to achieve a specific goal, strictly following the established canons for thousands of years.Artists occupy a privileged position in Egyptian society, their services are in great demand.For an illustrated description, first of all, it is an important aspect of religious rites.
Art culture of ancient Egypt is reflected in the images on the stelae, the walls of temples, pyramids, papyrus scrolls - on any flat surfaces can read Myths, scenes from the life of the pharaohs and the common people.Was top notch and sculpture.One of the most famous masterpieces of ancient Egyptian sculpture among - the bust of Nefertiti, wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten the eighteenth dynasty, the work of sculptor Thutmose.
ancient Egyptians were productive builders.They built a huge number of not only the temples, pyramids, but also secular buildings.The remains of some of the palaces, discovered by archaeologists, remarkably illustrate the luxurious lifestyle of members of the royal family.
religion is a guiding principle in the life of the country.All the multi-faceted culture of ancient Egypt developed around religion: art, architecture, science, music, literature, social system and so on.The ancient Egyptians practiced a polytheistic religion, worshiping many gods, goddesses.
Happy Death and the afterlife is the central idea of ancient Egyptian society.Most of the resources devoted to human capabilities and create a comfortable afterlife.Construction of pyramids and mastabas, donations, rituals, mummification is a tool for successful living in the Duat (afterlife).
