Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

By Don Nardo

What was life really like for everyday people in Ancient Egypt? In this detailed exploration of daily life in one of history’s greatest civilizations, readers will use primary sources and information from archeological discoveries to discover fascinating insights and debunk popular myths. Immersive timelines, maps and references to important people and events will bring children on a time-traveling journey through Ancient Egypt.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Aug 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781484666036

Don Nardo

Noted historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about American history. Nardo lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.

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Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt by Don Nardo

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Why was Egypt Called the Gift of the Nile?

What were Egyptian Homes Like?

What were Egyptian Marriage Customs?

Were the Egyptians Interested in Fashion and Beauty?

What Jobs were Most Common in Egypt?

What did the Egyptians Do for Fun?

Was Religion Important to the Egyptians?

How Do We Remember Ancient Egypt Today?

A Day in the Life of an Egyptian Child

Timeline

Glossary

Find Out More

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WHY WAS EGYPT CALLED THE GIFT OF THE NILE?

People have long been fascinated by ancient Egypt. Over 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians built an amazing civilization. We know a lot about the Egyptians’ lives from tombs as well as written sources.

A Greek historian, Herodotus, who visited Egypt around 2,500 years ago, called the Egyptian civilization the gift of the Nile. The Nile is the river that flows from south to north for 4,130 miles (6,646 kilometers), dividing Egypt in two.

The Nile’s waters overflowed its banks once a year. It laid down a layer of new soil that made the land around it extremely fertile. A variety of crops grew in that narrow strip of land bordering the river.

A map of Egypt the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Nile River and towns along the Nile.

This map shows ancient Egypt, with some major cities marked.

Much of Egypt is dry desert. No one could live in this wasteland. However, in the land next to the Nile, the great cities of Memphis and Thebes grew and flourished. The Nile provided more than drinking water and food. Egyptians also bathed and washed their clothes in its waters. They used the mud on its banks to build their houses. And the river provided a means of transporting goods and people. This included huge stone