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Vocabulary of Ancient Egypt. TOMB. a monument for housing or commemorating a dead person. - house, chamber, or vault for the dead. TOMB. PHARAOH. a ruler of ancient Egypt, somewhat like a king. PHARAOH. Hieroglyphics .
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TOMB • a monument for housing or commemorating a dead person. - house, chamber, or vault for the dead
PHARAOH • a ruler of ancient Egypt, somewhat like a king
Hieroglyphics • an Egyptian writing system in which picture symbols stand for meanings or sounds
SCRIBE • an official or public secretary or clerk. Acopier of manuscripts
AMULET • a charm (as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil
Sarcophagus • a stone coffin; usually decorated with jewels and detailed paintings
Embalming • to treat (a dead body) so as to protect from decay. to fill with sweet odors
Pyramids • an ancient Egyptian structure, built over or around a tomb
Scarabs • a stone or faience beetle used in ancient Egypt as a talisman, ornament, and a symbol of resurrection
Shaduf • counterbalanced sweep used since ancient times especially in Egypt for raising water (as for irrigation)
Barter • to trade by exchanging one commodity for another
Papyrus • the pith of the papyrus plant especially when made into strips and pressed into a material to write on
Sphinx • - a winged female monster in Greek mythology having a woman's head and a lion's body and noted for killing anyone unable to answer its riddle
Mummy • a body prepared for burial according to ancient Egyptian practice
Natron • a hydrous native sodium carbonate used in ancient times in embalming, in ceramic pastes, and as a cleansing agent
Silt • fertile soil deposited by a river
Delta • the triangle-shaped deposit of rich soil at a rivers mouth
Cataract • a high waterfall or rapids
Dynasty • a family or group that rules for several generations