As we have learned about Ancient Egypt, we have learned about many things that we still use today which were used, or forerunners were used, by the Ancient Egyptians. Some of the words we use today have come to us from Ancient Egypt. For example, the word "luxury" has come to mean anything grand or extravagant. This is because the temples and buildings of Ancient Luxor were grand and extravagant, and the word has come down to us today.
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Sunday, September 23, 2007
Did You Know Our Word "Luxury" Comes from the Ancient Egyptian City of Luxor?
Did you know our word "luxury" comes from the Ancient Egyptian city of Luxor?
As we have learned about Ancient Egypt, we have learned about many things that we still use today which were used, or forerunners were used, by the Ancient Egyptians. Some of the words we use today have come to us from Ancient Egypt. For example, the word "luxury" has come to mean anything grand or extravagant. This is because the temples and buildings of Ancient Luxor were grand and extravagant, and the word has come down to us today.
As we have learned about Ancient Egypt, we have learned about many things that we still use today which were used, or forerunners were used, by the Ancient Egyptians. Some of the words we use today have come to us from Ancient Egypt. For example, the word "luxury" has come to mean anything grand or extravagant. This is because the temples and buildings of Ancient Luxor were grand and extravagant, and the word has come down to us today.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Did You Know How The Ancient Egyptians Had Fun?
Did you know how the Ancient Egyptians had fun?
We read today about the toys and games that were popular with the kids and adults of Ancient Egypt. For the kids, there were toys which included rattles for the babies, balls, marbles, dolls and pull toys shaped like animals. Kids would play a form of Tug O' War and Leap Frog. There were a couple of popular board games enjoyed by young and old alike, even by Pharaoh. There was the Snake Game in which the board was shaped like a coiled snake and the popular Senet. We found several versions online of this game. The original rules have been lost through time, but there are several variations being played still today. There were even four Senet board games found in King Tut's tomb when it was discovered!
We read today about the toys and games that were popular with the kids and adults of Ancient Egypt. For the kids, there were toys which included rattles for the babies, balls, marbles, dolls and pull toys shaped like animals. Kids would play a form of Tug O' War and Leap Frog. There were a couple of popular board games enjoyed by young and old alike, even by Pharaoh. There was the Snake Game in which the board was shaped like a coiled snake and the popular Senet. We found several versions online of this game. The original rules have been lost through time, but there are several variations being played still today. There were even four Senet board games found in King Tut's tomb when it was discovered!
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