Egypt
Hello, my name is Olivia, and I will be discussing the history and unique culture of Egypt. Located in the northeastern corner of Africa, Egypt was once one of the greatest and most powerful civilizations in the history of the world. It lasted for over 3000 years from around 3100 B.C. to 30 B.C. Egypt’s heartland, the Nile River valley and delta, was the home of the principal civilizations of the ancient Middle East. The Nile River is considered one of the longest rivers in the world, flowing over 4,100 miles and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of Egypt, Cairo, is one of the largest cities in Africa. It has remained on the same site near the Nile for more than 1,000 years. Moreover, ancient Egypt had close connections with various parts of the world, bringing in and exporting goods, religions, food, people, and ideas. It dominated the territory of what is now modern-day Sudan, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and Palestine. Moreover, Egypt has a rich history and culture that dates back thousands of years. What makes Egypt so unique is the quality and quantity of the cultural objects that have survived all the way up to the present time. Structures such as the Pyramids, Sphinx, the treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb, the monuments and temples of the Nile Valley, hieroglyphics, mummies, and papyrus makes Egypt a prominent country on the map.
