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Ancient Egypt
3,000-year civilisation built on the Nile; Pharaohs and pyramids
3100 BC ๐ช๐ฌ Egypt Ancient World
๐บ Key Facts
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Unified kingdom under Pharaoh Narmer around 3100 BC โ lasted 3,000 years
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Great Pyramid of Giza (2560 BC) โ tallest man-made structure for 3,800 years
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Hieroglyphics, mummification, the 365-day calendar โ gifts to all civilisations
Ancient Egyptian civilisation lasted longer than the interval from Rome's fall to today
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Region
๐ช๐ฌ Egypt
Year
3100 BC
Summary
3,000-year civilisation built on the Nile; Pharaohs and pyramids