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hieroglyphics
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics as a sacred and complex writing system for religious texts, historical records, and communication.
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16
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2
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mummification
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptians used mummification as a sacred and highly ritualistic process to preserve the body for the afterlife.
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16
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3
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pyramids
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptian pyramids were grand tombs for pharaohs, symbolizing their royal authority and aiding in their afterlife journey.
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13
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4
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deities
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egypt had a polytheistic belief system with multiple gods and goddesses closely connected to natural elements and daily life.
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5
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nile river
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Ancient Egypt
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The Nile River was essential to ancient Egyptian civilization for sustenance, transportation, and as a central aspect of their mythology and history.
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6
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6
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papyrus
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Ancient Egypt
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Papyrus was essential for writing and boat-making in ancient Egyptian culture.
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6
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7
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sun
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptians worshipped the sun as a symbol of divinity and life, central to their religious beliefs and rituals.
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8
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high priest
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Ancient Egypt
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The high priest in Ancient Egypt held significant religious and political power as an intermediary between the people and the gods.
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9
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scarab
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Ancient Egypt
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The scarab was a sacred symbol of rebirth and protection in Ancient Egypt, often used in amulets and jewelry.
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5
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10
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ibis
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Ancient Egypt
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In Ancient and modern Egyptian culture, the ibis is revered as a symbol of the god Thoth.
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3
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11
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obelisks
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ancient Egypt
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Obelisks were tall, four-sided monuments honoring pharaohs and deities and significant in ancient Egyptian culture.
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3
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12
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sacred animals
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Ancient Egypt
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In Ancient Egypt, cows and cats were considered sacred animals and revered in the culture.
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3
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13
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ankh
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Ancient Egypt
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The ankh symbolized life and immortality in Ancient Egyptian culture, often depicted being held by deities and pharaohs.
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2
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14
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astronomical calendars
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egypt used astronomical calendars for religious and agricultural purposes, such as predicting celestial events and aligning with Nile flooding.
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2
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15
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berenice
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ancient Egypt
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"Berenice was a popular name for influential noble women in ancient Egypt and Greece."
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2
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16
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constellations
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptian constellations were integrated into religious and architectural elements for calendrical and ritual purposes.
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2
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17
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dream interpretation
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptians strongly emphasized interpreting dreams for prophetic and symbolic meanings.
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2
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18
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floodplain agriculture
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Ancient Egypt
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The annual river flooding in Ancient Egypt supported agricultural productivity and the development of complex societies.
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2
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19
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hieroglyphic writing
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ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs were symbols of power and mystery.
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2
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20
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kingship
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptian kingship is associated with divine right and the ruler's connection to a deity.
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2
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21
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mars
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Ancient Egypt
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The ancient Egyptians associated Mars with war and agriculture as a significant deity in their mythology.
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2
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22
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treasury
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Ancient Egypt
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The treasury in ancient Egypt stored and managed valuable items for the ruling elite and temples.
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2
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23
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warfare strategies
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptians used chariots and organized infantry in warfare.
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2
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24
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adornment
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Ancient Egypt
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Adornment in Ancient Egypt was a symbol of wealth, status, and protection in life and the afterlife, including gold jewelry and elaborate headdresses.
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1
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25
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agriculture
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptian agriculture relied on the yearly flooding of the Nile.
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1
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26
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ancient currency
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Ancient Egypt
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In Ancient Egypt, the barter system was commonly used for trade, with goods like grain, livestock, and textiles serving as currency.
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27
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art patronage
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Ancient Egypt
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In ancient Egypt, art patronage was tied to religious and ceremonial purposes, with rulers and priests commissioning art for temples and tombs.
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1
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28
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auspicious gemstones
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptians considered auspicious gemstones symbols of divine power and placed them in tombs for protection in the afterlife.
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1
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29
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beaker
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptian beakers were ornate ceramic or metal drinking vessels used for special occasions.
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1
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30
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body markings
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Ancient Egypt
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Body markings in Ancient Egyptian culture were associated with religious or magical significance.
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1
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31
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cats
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Ancient Egypt
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Cats were considered sacred and worshipped in Ancient Egyptian culture, often depicted in art and mythology.
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1
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celebration of the sun
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Ancient Egypt
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The celebration of the sun was central to religious and cultural practices in Ancient Egypt.
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1
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chalice
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Ancient Egypt
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The chalice in Ancient Egypt was used for religious and spiritual ceremonies, often for offerings or libations.
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1
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34
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chariots
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Ancient Egypt
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Chariots were utilized for both warfare and ceremonial processions in Ancient Egypt.
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1
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35
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class structure
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptian class structure was based on a complex social hierarchy.
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1
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36
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craftsmanship
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Ancient Egypt
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Highly skilled craftsmen and artisans in Ancient Egypt created exquisite artifacts and structures.
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1
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37
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dedicated religious buildings
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Ancient Egypt
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Temples and pyramids were important religious buildings in ancient Egyptian culture.
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38
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defensive fortifications
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egypt focused on fortifying border areas to defend against neighboring incursions.
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1
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39
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family structure
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptian family structure was hierarchical with the father as the head of the household.
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1
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40
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feudalism
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egypt did not have a feudal system like Western Europe due to different social and economic structures.
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1
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41
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frontal sinus
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Ancient Egypt
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The frontal sinus was believed to be the location of the soul or spiritual essence in ancient Egyptian culture.
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1
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42
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geometry
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Ancient Egypt
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Geometry in Ancient Egypt was developed and highly valued for its practical applications in land measurement, construction, and astronomy.
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1
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43
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gold
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptians highly prized gold for its use in decorative items, religious artifacts, and burial customs.
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1
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44
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hierarchical structure
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egypt's culture is reflected in its social and governmental structures, with a focus on centralized authority and clear hierarchies.
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1
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45
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horus
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Ancient Egypt
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Horus was an important ancient Egyptian deity associated with kingship, the sky, and protection, often depicted with the head of a falcon.
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1
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46
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lotus flower
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Ancient Egypt
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The lotus flower was a symbol of rebirth and the sun in ancient Egyptian culture, often depicted in their art and mythology.
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47
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memphis
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Ancient Egypt
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Memphis is an ancient city in Egypt with historical and cultural significance as a capital of ancient Egypt.
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1
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48
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meninx
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Ancient Egypt
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In ancient Egypt, the meninx was believed to protect the soul in the afterlife.
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1
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49
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olives
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Ancient Egypt
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In Ancient Egypt, olives were considered a luxury food item and used in religious ceremonies and culinary arts.
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1
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50
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palm tree
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptians viewed the palm tree as a sacred symbol of life and abundance.
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1
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51
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polytheism
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptian culture was deeply rooted in polytheism, with beliefs in multiple gods and goddesses influencing religious rituals and daily life.
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1
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52
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pottery
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Ancient Egypt
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Ancient Egyptian pottery was both functional and artistically significant, with intricate designs and symbolism used for everyday use and religious rituals.
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1
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53
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religious ceremonies
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Ancient Egypt
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The ancient Egyptians performed elaborate mummification and burial rituals to secure a successful afterlife.
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1
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54
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silphium
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Ancient Egypt
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Silphium was a valuable plant in Ancient Egypt, used for medicine, seasoning, and birth control.
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1
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55
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sphinx
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Ancient Egypt
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The sphinx is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, often associated with the sun god Ra in Ancient Egyptian culture.
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1
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56
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stele
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Ancient Egypt
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The stele was a common form of commemoration in Ancient Egypt, featuring hieroglyphic inscriptions and reliefs for important individuals.
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1
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57
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tattoo
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Ancient Egypt
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Tattoos in ancient Egypt were associated with religious significance and used as a mark of status in society.
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1
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58
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vandalism
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Ancient Egypt
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Vandalism in Ancient Egypt was used to erase the names of previous pharaohs from monuments and temples.
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1
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59
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warrior's weapon afterlife
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Ancient Egypt
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In ancient Egyptian culture, warriors were often buried with their weapons as they were believed to accompany them to the afterlife.
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1
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60
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wooden boat
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Ancient Egypt
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Wooden boats were historically significant in Ancient Egyptian culture for transportation, trade, and fishing on the Nile River.
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1
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