Clothing:
The climate of Egypt forced people from prehistoric times to wear light, airy clothing. Linen, made from flax, was the most common material. In later periods, wool and cotton were used. On the earliest predynastic palettes, men are shown naked except for a belt around the waist with a cloth to cover their loins or a kilt with a thick fringe of plant material. |
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Family :
The people of ancient Egypt held marriage as a sacred bond and highly valued family life. This has been made clear in the many statues and writings that depict men and women in an intimate relationship where both depended upon each other and statues that show the nuclear family.
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The Egyptian civilization was one of the great civilizations that had deep-rooted values and persistent traditions. Despite the succession of different political rules, the Egyptian people kept their customs and traditions, most of which are still prevalent in daily life and social behaviors.
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Theocracy
From the beginning of the Pharaonic period, Ancient Egypt was run as a theocracy. A theocracy is a form of government in which the government claims to rule on behalf of a god or deity. A powerful king would promote the belief that he had the support of the gods, so no one would try to remove him and risk the displeasure of the gods. |
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Leaders :
Over its long history, Egypt has experienced times of great turmoil and long periods of prosperity. Leaders who successfully united the country, repelled attackers, or conquered neighboring lands stand out as rulers who strengthened Egypt's power. Other leaders are notable for their contributions to Egyptian civilization, from constructing monumental architecture to supporting the arts and culture by establishing schools and libraries.
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