Egypt, a beautiful Mediterranean country, is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations, known for its pyramids, pharaohs and ancient mathematics. The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for more than 3000 years, but how much do you know about this ancient civilization? Here are 10 fascinating facts that will boost your knowledge of Ancient Egypt. 1. Egypt is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - The Pyramid of Giza. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World, and is the only one still standing. The Great Pyramid of Giza was built over the course of 20 years, constructed out of stone blocks, each weighing at least 2 tons. 2. The oldest dress in the world, aged 5,100 to 5,500 years was discovered in Egypt. The dress was named the "Tarkhan Dress", named after the town in Egypt where it was found in 1913. 3. The last active ruler of Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra VII Philopator, had Greek orig...
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