Journey through Ancient Egypt

Geography of Ancient Egypt

• Egypt is located in the continent of Africa.

The Red Land in Ancient Egypt

• The Red Land was the desert area that surrounded ancient Egypt, serving as a natural barrier against invaders and protecting the fertile land along the Nile River.

Ancient Egyptian Geography

• The Mediterranean Sea is located to the north of Egypt.
• The Red Sea is located to the east of Egypt.

Ancient Egyptian Towns

• Many ancient Egypt towns were lost due to the annual flooding of the Nile River, which caused the towns to be gradually buried under silt.

Ancient Egyptian Architecture

• Many temples and tombs survived in ancient Egypt because they were built on high ground, away from the floodplain of the Nile River.

The Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

• During the Old Kingdom, the Pharaoh lived in Memphis, which was the capital of ancient Egypt.

Ancient Egyptian Burial Practices

• The Pharaohs were buried in pyramids after they died.
• The earliest method of burial in ancient Egypt was through simple graves, where the body was placed in a shallow pit.
• Mastabas were flat-roofed tombs built for nobles and high-ranking officials.
• Mastabas were constructed using sun-dried mudbricks.