Whatever happened to the Ancient Egyptians? -- Who were the Ancient Egyptians? -- The old kingdom and the new -- Who, what, when, where, how? -- Persian invaders! -- Alexander the Great -- Ptolemy, Ptolemy, Ptolemy... -- Cleopatra & Caesar -- Cleopatra & Mark Antony -- What the Romans did -- New god on the block -- A slow decline -- What remains of the ancients?.
Summary:
Ancient Egypt is known for powerful pharaohs, hieroglyphics, and a complex mythology. However, their contributions to modern civilization happened centuries ago. So, why didn't the ancient Egyptians thrive longer than they did?
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