That's five and a half Americas. But because Egypt was so similar for so long, it all tends to blend together when we imagine it. Ancient Egypt lasted a thousand years longer than Christianity has been around, and 800 years longer than that other super long-lived civilization, China. So there was an entire culture that lasted longer than Western civilization has existed, and it had run its course before the West was even born. Next week we'll be looking at the Persians and the Greeks. I'll see you then. Crash Course is produced and directed by Stan Muller.