For more than over 2,000 years, Egypt was one of the most richest and most civilized lands in the ancient world. Much of what we know about this great civilization has been learned from its architecture, and art.But to be more specific, the ruins of tombs and temples have provided a valuable record of Egyptian life.
The Egyptians were also extremely religious, and their belief in life after death was an important part of their culture. They believed that, in order for the spirit to live on, the dead person's body had to be preserved, or mummified, and buried along with supplies of food and drink, tools and utensils, valued possessions—all the things the person had had used,needed, or enjoyed on earth. The higher the person's station in life, the more extensive the preparations for the after-life. Kings and other wealthy people had elaborate tombs built. Sculptures and wall paintings in the tombs were also created for use in the next life.
Like the humans, the Gods needed proper care. Their temples were built as superb palaces, with stables, orchards and farmlands, and also staffs of attendants. And what was neat, was that daily rituals and seasonal festivals were pictured on the temple walls. Rulers prided themselves on what they had done to improve the shrines of the gods.
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