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The history of Ancient Egyptian civilization and culture is one of the most fascinating and influential in human history. It lasted for more than 3,000 years (c. 3100 BCE – 30 BCE), making it one of the longest-lasting civilizations ever. Here’s a breakdown 1) Origins of Ancient Egypt Around 3100 BCE, King Narmer (Menes) united Upper and Lower Egypt, creating the first centralized state. The Nile River was central to Egyptian life — its predictable floods provided fertile soil, leading to agricu

Nothing inspires more awe about the great ancient Egyptian civilization than the Great Pyramid at Giza. It was built over 4,600 years ago as an eternal house for King Khufu's body after death. By most estimates, over 2.3 million limestone blocks were used to construct this magnificent monument. The blocks were of varying sizes, some weighing as much as 20 tons. At an initial height of 147.5 meters, the Great Pyramid remained the tallest man-made structure anywhere in the world for over 3,800 yea