Why Is Egypt So Important To The Ancient World
Throughout history certain civilizations have made a lasting impressions on how the world works. Some even leave a legacy or a path for future generations to succeed. The Egyptians lived in an ancient time. Nevertheless, they managed to make huge advances in farming, building, and education. Egypt has made a huge impression on our world today. They introduced new farming equipment that cuts the workload by about 25 people. They left us gigantic monuments to prove they were there, and that they were well past their time. On top of that, they left us paper. What we all use every single day. Without them, we might still be carving rocks! The Egyptians have shaped so much of our everyday lives, without us even realizing it.
Egyptians had to be excellent at farming. They lived in the desert, after all. They had to learn to use the annual Nile river floods to their advantage. They learned that the Nile riverbed was fertile. When the river flooded, that same fertile riverbed became the new soil. The soil was fertile and …show more content…
Even now, people still think that aliens made the Pyramids. The Egyptians were far ahead of their time. They were able to drag hundreds, if not thousands, of several ton limestone blocks all on the backs of men. They figured out how to roll logs underneath the limestone blocks so they would move better. They learned that if a rectangular wooden structure had too much weight on top, the walls would cave. So, they used limestone, and they made the base of the structure thicker than the top. They knew how to make things work through trial and error. They didn't need any aliens to help them! The Egyptians were and still are, an intelligent people. They did not give up when they had their minds set on a colossal monument to celebrate their leaders. The Egyptians wanted everyone to know the power they held. Even now, 4,575 years later, we still see the feats of the
Egyptians had to be excellent at farming. They lived in the desert, after all. They had to learn to use the annual Nile river floods to their advantage. They learned that the Nile riverbed was fertile. When the river flooded, that same fertile riverbed became the new soil. The soil was fertile and …show more content…
Even now, people still think that aliens made the Pyramids. The Egyptians were far ahead of their time. They were able to drag hundreds, if not thousands, of several ton limestone blocks all on the backs of men. They figured out how to roll logs underneath the limestone blocks so they would move better. They learned that if a rectangular wooden structure had too much weight on top, the walls would cave. So, they used limestone, and they made the base of the structure thicker than the top. They knew how to make things work through trial and error. They didn't need any aliens to help them! The Egyptians were and still are, an intelligent people. They did not give up when they had their minds set on a colossal monument to celebrate their leaders. The Egyptians wanted everyone to know the power they held. Even now, 4,575 years later, we still see the feats of the