5 Fun Facts About Egypt: The Land Of The Ancient World
There are only a few countries that are as fascinating as Egypt. With its very long and glorious history, Egypt has captivated the hearts of many people for a long time. (Photo by Yousef Salhamoud on Unsplash)
Egypt is a treasure trove of fascinating stories and facts. In this article, we will uncover some fun facts about Egypt that you never knew before.
Hidden underneath its desserts, these facts will surely surprise your curious mind.
The Pyramids of Giza is the world-famous symbol of Egypt. However, they're not the only pyramids in the country. In fact, there are around 118-138 pyramids have been found in Egypt. (Photo by Osama Elsayed on Unsplash)
2. 95% of Egyptians Live Near the River Nile
The Nile River has been an important part of Egyptian life for a long time. It is a valuable source of water in the middle of the hot and dry desert. (Photo by Ahmed Aziz on Pexels)
According to the National Geographic website, today, around 95 percent of Egyptians live within a few kilometers off the Nile river. (Photo by Tamer Soliman on Pexels)
3. Ancient Egyptians Worship Cats
Cats were worshiped by the ancient Egyptians. They believed that cats were magical creatures. They can bring good luck to the owner. (Photo by Metropolitan Museum of Art/CC0)
During that time, hurting and killing cats was a serious crime. The punishment for killing the cat was death. (Photo by Erik-Jan Leusink on Unsplash)
4. Cleopatra Was Not An Egyptian
Cleopatra was one of the most famous queens of Egypt. While she was born in Egypt, she was not an Egyptian. Cleopatra was a Macedonian Greek. She was one of the descendants of Ptolemy I, who was one of the trusted generals of Alexander the Great. (Image by Eslam17 on Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 4.0)
5. Egypt Wasn't Always Desert
Do you believe that the Saharan desert was much greener in the past? Research suggests that the Saharan desert was covered in a thick rainforest and lakes around 11,000-5,000 years ago. (Photo by Veronika Biró on Unsplash)
As the climate shifted over time, the region gradually became drier, leading to the desert conditions we see today. (Photo by Pradeep Gopal on Unsplash)
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This article shows you some interesting facts about Egypt that will surprise you.
