EGYPT OLD KINGDOM

The Old Kingdom was the first of the three great pharaonic eras of Ancient Egypt. The pharaoh became all-powerful, with supreme control over Egypt's politics, religion and military.

The River Nile with its annual inundation was the life-blood of Egypt. Religion, with its many gods, goddesses, and cults, was central to the lives of all Egyptians. Death and burial observances were highly ritualised, and enormous pyramids were constructed for the pharaohs to ascend into the afterlife. The Old Kingdom has been described as "the golden age of achievement and wisdom" Baines & Malek - Atlas of Ancient Egypt. This is the perfect introduction to the Geography, Religion, Culture, Art, Technology, Everyday Lives and Funeral Rites of the Ancient Egyptians.  

CHAPTER HEADINGS & KEY LEARNING AREAS

Geographical Setting  -  Political Organisation  -  Social Structure  -  The Economy  -  Religion  Death & Burial  -  Cultural Life  -  Everyday Life  -  Legacy of the Old Kingdom

SUBJECT AREAS:

Ancient History - Ancient Society and Culture - Classical Studies - Society and Environment

STUDY AREAS:

SENIOR: Ancient Society and Culture - People, Place and Time  JUNIOR: A Society and Civilisation of the Past

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