Egyptian Influences

Agriculture Develops

3200 BCE

Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt developed- The Nile acted as a highway between the two. This allowed goods and ideas to go between the two which unified Egyptians both economically and culturally. In the same respect, modern day civilizations have utilized main waterways as a means of trading goods, cultures, and ideas.
https://ancientegypt.fandom.com/wiki/Upper_and_Lower_Egypt

Dynasties Evolve

3100 BCE

The first kings in Egypt create a dynasty having rulers all from the same family. Religion and government ran together. The kings would also dictate to viziers, or chief officials. Strong kings from Egypt acted as a model for kingdoms that followed. Hence, Egypt was acting as a model for future generations when it came to strong rulers.
https://www.egypttoursportal.com/the-most-famous-rulers-of-ancient-egypt-pharaohs/

Writing and Writers

3000 BCE

Egyptian writing is something to be celebrated. The art of hieroglyphics was and is mind blowing. Instead of letters, they used pictures to to represent a sound or idea. It was complex and they had scribes who would create these hieroglyphics. Civilizations that followed took this and it evolved into so many different forms of communication.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/hieroglyph

The Rosetta Stone and Paper

3000 BCE

Egyptians created paper-like material out of papyrus which came from reeds. They glued them together to make scrolls. The scribes would then write on these scrolls. The Rosetta Stone was discovered in Egypt and enabled scholars to read the hieroglyphics because it also had Greek. The complexity and detail set an example for those that followed as they created their own ways of communication.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Egyptian-language

Medicinal Leaps

3000 BCE

Egyptians learned so much about the human body due to mummifying. They also had doctors who prescribed medicine to sick patients. Many of this information was recorded on papyrus. Their advancements in medicine paved the way for civilizations that followed.

https://www.britannica.com/story/thats-a-wrap-methods-of-mummification

Science and Math

3000 BCE

Astronomy was a strong area for Egyptians. They developed the 365 day calendar. In addition, they were intelligent when it came to Math. In fact, they developed the decimal system that included fractions. Because of this, they were able to construct the complicated pyramids. Architecture today can thank the Egyptians for their forward and innovative thinking.
https://www.britannica.com/science/mathematics/Mathematics-in-ancient-Egypt

Amazing Architecture

2650 BCE

The great pyramids have long been associated with Egypt. Pyramids were built for the Pharaohs as a sign of their wealth and power; however, future generations looked to the pyramids as amazing feats of architecture and design. They are powerful symbols that served as architectural models for generations to come.

https://www.britannica.com/video/202080/more-Great-Pyramid-of-Khufu-Egypt-Giza

Religion and the Afterlife

2100 BCE

Religion was central to the Egyptian's. The idea of an afterlife was strong. The Book of The Dead allowed architects to understand more about their ideas about the afterlife. Primary sources such as sacred texts and poems along with artifacts gave insight into the religion and the Gods. Western civilization looked to the Egyptians when explaining how the life we live today can impact us when we are dead.
https://www.ancient.eu/Egyptian_Book_of_the_Dead/

Egyptian Society

2100 BCE

Egyptians definitely had a hierarchy which many after modeled society after. The Pharaohs were the most powerful and then the priests and nobles followed. This idea of social class was accepted and followed. In today's society, there are still clear social classes; however, instead of a Pharaoh we have a President.

https://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/ancient-egypt-social-structure.html

Strong Female Ruler

1550 BCE

Egypt's female ruler Hatshepsut was history's earliest known female ruler. She enabled Egypt to flourish in trade and conquests. Again, Egypt was ahead of its time and forward-thinking. She bartered and traded in order to expand Egypt's territories. Despite Egypt's success with a female leader, many civilizations that followed did not follow suit when it came to selecting a female for their ruler.
https://www.livescience.com/62614-hatshepsut.html