Ancient Egypt

Egyptian civilization was one of the longest in the west, from about 3000 BC and lasting until about 300 BC. The ancient Greeks considered him too young and inexperienced society compared to the Egyptians.

But at the same time the amazing thing about the culture of Egypt is that, despite their rapid growth and development, the Egyptians were able to preserve the past and subject to change relatively little over the centuries.

Ancient Egypt is the point where the history of Western art begins. For example, the pyramids and the sphinx are not only symbols of Egypt more, but also the expression of artistic genius as a whole.

The profession in ancient Egypt was an important factor in defining social class and social stratification manufacturers could be presented as a pyramid. This "social pyramid" consisted of different lines - the bottom were soldiers, farmers, and builders of the tombs, which were in fact the largest percent of the Egyptian population. Then followed by skilled craftsmen, who did everything from coffins carts using very primitive tools.

Above were the scribes - the Egyptians only one who could read and write, and so had many types of employment opportunities with their duties ranging from writing letters for townspeople, crop recording, keep accounts for the Egyptian army. The following line included more scholarly scribes on higher positions such as priests, doctors, and engineers.

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Ancient Egyptian Achievements and Contributions