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What were the achievements of the ancient Egyptians?

The ancient Egyptians invented a calendar, originated a form of writing called hieroglyphics, and developed papyrus (paper made from the papyrus plant). Foremost among their achievements, however, were the pyramids (tombs of kings) at Giza, including the Great Sphinx, which have been designated as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Other impressive Egyptian structures were two temples built by King Ramses II (c. 1250 B.C.–?) at Abu Simbel, ruins and tombs at Abydos, and a complex of temples and shrines at Karnak (part of the site of ancient Thebes). One of the world's oldest civilizations, Egypt developed from 5000 to 3000 B.C. along the Nile River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The civilization lasted until 332 B.C.

The history of ancient Egypt is divided into three periods: the Old Kingdom (3110–2258 B.C.) the Middle Kingdom...

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