5 天之前 · Egypt, country located in the northeastern corner of Africa. Egypt’s heartland, the Nile River valley and delta, was the home of one of the principal civilizations of the ancient Middle East and was the site of one of the world’s earliest urban and literate societies.

2025年3月23日 · Ancient Egypt was a civilization in northeastern Africa that dates from the 4th millennium BCE. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets.

5 天之前 · Egypt - Nile, Deserts, Pyramids: Egypt’s land frontiers border Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, and Israel to the northeast. Egypt’s border with Sudan is notable for two areas, the Ḥalāʾib Triangle along the Red Sea and Biʾr Ṭawīl further inland, that are subject to differing claims by the two countries (see Researcher’s Note).

5 天之前 · Throughout Egypt, the family remains the most important link in the social chain. In rural areas, particularly among the Saʿīdī of Upper Egypt and the Bedouin of the deserts, tribal identity is still strong, and great stock is put into blood relationships.

Egypt is one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. Upper and Lower Egypt were united c. 3000 bce, beginning a period of cultural achievement and a line of native rulers that lasted nearly 3,000 years. Egypt’s ancient history is divided into the Old, the Middle, and the New Kingdom, spanning 31 dynasties and lasting to 332 bce.

2025年3月22日 · Ancient Egypt was a civilization in northeastern Africa that dates from the 4th millennium BCE. Its many achievements, preserved in its art and monuments, hold a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets.

About 5,000 years ago, the civilization of ancient Egypt began in the Nile River valley of northeastern Africa. Ancient Egypt was one of the world’s first civilizations. It is also one of the most famous civilizations in history. The ancient Egyptians built …

National anthem of Egypt The Arab Republic of Egypt is a country in the northeastern corner of Africa. Ancient Egypt was one of the earliest and most important civilizations in the world. The modern country plays a key role in Middle Eastern politics.

4 天之前 · Cairo, city, capital of Egypt, and one of the largest cities in Africa. Founded by the Fatimids in the 10th century, the city lies on the banks of the Nile near ancient Memphis. In modern times it has become a major center of higher education and a …

Take this history True or False Quiz at Encyclopedia Britannica to test your knowledge of pyramids, mummification, and other aspects of ancient Egyptian culture.