Egyptians until now celebrate the 7th Day, a ceremony held by the for the newborn first week on Earth. It is believed that it does back to of the Pharaonic era and the roots stretch till modern days.

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The number of finger joints on each hand (excluding the thumb) makes it possible to count to 12 by using the thumb. Egyptians and Babylonians were fond of counting in base twelve like this and this is why we have 24 hours in a day & 60 minutes in an hour https://t.co/zIZ5sMvBZq

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Heya! Did you know ancient egyptians used 3 different alphabets? One was used for religious purposes (the one most of us know of) and two variants of a more common alphabet. One for everyday use and one for inscribing on monuments.

is baby and a great artist

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Here’s an ancient factual drawing of how the Egyptians instructed slaves to built a pyramid.

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A new oc, unironically he’s based off of Egyptians and Arabians, I’ve enjoyed drawing him the most out of anything and I actually have plans for him, anyway I hope everyone likes him as much as I do 😊

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Stuck for used henna or shaved their hair off &wore a wig. used fermented leeches in lead vessels for a dark colour.During Oyle of Vitrioll ie Sulfuric acid was used to lighten their hair!

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I’ve always felt a bit icky whenever I saw Aph Egypt’s design. There are Egyptians that have that complexion and it’s not super uncommon. Complexion ranges of course but most Egyptians dont look like that.

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This is my first time talking with the Egyptians!!!!😲✨
I was surprised to learn that Conan is popular in Egypt🤭🤭💕
I present for you my illustration💦I'm glad if you are pleased😳

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TIP files NRD

Apophcalypes

Giant planet eating snake from inferno. Used as a super weapon to destroy earth. In 2049 Khanrong destroyed the monster using his antimatter ball attack. Vikings called it jormungandr and the egyptians called it apophis.

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G’Morning, All!

(2015) - Richard Delgado, Ryan Hill, Sandy Tanaka

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Wearing symbolic love rings on the third finger of the left hand can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, who believed that a vein, or channel, of love ran from the heart to that particular finger

by John Bauer

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Ancient Egyptians used 4 sided obelisks and a T- shape sundial, situated in strategic point, to tell the time as the sun was passing by. They were also the first ones in creating portable sundials. Time was calculated depending on the length of the shadow.

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Only some of them have been identified: carob, juniper, pine, salt, various oils and watermelon. Egyptians used blue lotus flowers as an aphrodisiac, and maybe as a remedy for impotence. Today, the active ingredient of blue lotus, apomorphine, can be used to treat ED.

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“Nevertheless, because the Egyptians had been taught to fire three salvoes and then move on, they would shift their fire to the next target even though they had not actually destroyed the first one.” I can’t stop thinking about this anecdote from Kenneth Pollack’s Armies of Sand.

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Because nothing says 'festive' like a loincloth-clad academic gorilla painting a post-apocalyptic London through an arch decorated with bike-riding ancient Egyptians

The traditional Victorian Christmas as seen in the 1888/9 'Xmas No.' of 'Cyclist' (https://t.co/uC7ZJulZfq)

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For Ancient Egypt & Year 5, I’d absolutely have to recommend Secrets of a Sun King . Marcy & Riddle of the Sphinx ; Legend of Tutankhamun by Sally Morgan & ; & Meet the Ancient Egyptians would all be good ones to complement learning.

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Ancient Egyptians thought mushrooms were the “sons of the gods”, sent to Earth by lightning. Only the Pharaohs were therefore allowed to eat them.

Hieroglyphs reveal that Pharaohs thought mushrooms were sacred herbs that you could consume to become immortal.

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Sekhmet is a warrior goddess of healing. She's depicted as a lioness, the fiercest hunter known to Egyptians.

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