CAITLIN

=__ Ancient Egypt __ = = = The ancient Egyptians settled near a river called the Nile. The Nile had yearly flooding which brought water and rich soil that allowed settlements to grow. Egyptians expected that every year in July, rains and melting snow from the mountains of Africa would cause the Nile River to rise and spill water over its banks. The ancient Greek historian Herodotus remarked in the fifth century B.C. that Egypt was the "gift of the Nile." There were two parts of Egypt: Upper and Lower. The two had several villages and different rituals. Eventually the two were united.

Ancient Egypt was known for their pyramids and mummies. The pyramids were tribute to the pharaohs. The pharaohs were seen as gods to the Ancient Egyptians.