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What are some interesting facts about ancient Egypt?
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1. Ancient Egyptians believed that the gods controlled the universe and their lives.
2. Over 2,000 years ago, the people of ancient Egypt worshipped over 2,000 gods and goddesses.
3. The ancient Egyptians constructed the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and only surviving of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
4. Ancient Egyptians are credited with developing a written language to record their history, which used characters called hieroglyphs.
5. Ancient Egyptians used their many medicinal inventions, such as enemas, toothpaste, and antiseptics, to help cure illnesses.
6. Ancient Egypt was also home to some of the earliest and most advanced mathematics, astronomy, and engineering.
7. Ancient Egyptians mummified both humans and animals to preserve their bodies after death.
8. Ancient Egypt was ruled by over 30 different Pharaohs throughout its 3,000 year reign.