The pyramids, considered architectural wonders, are the oldest stone buildings in the world.

Ancient Egypt developed along the fertile banks of the Nile. The Nile played an important role in Egyptian life. With is annual floods, the river enriched the soil, making the land excellent for farming. Later, after Egyptian civilization has prospered and grown, the river provided transportation routes. Commerce flourished. Egypt grew wealthy and powerful. Egypt was ruled by leader called Pharaoh.

The Egyptians, believed that the body had to be preserved after death: that way , the persons spirit, or Ica, would have a body to live in during the next life.

This is a painting on wood. It was found in the tomb of Aafenmut , one of the Pharaohs officials. This artwork is a stele, a painted or carved upright stone or wood slab used as a monument. It shows Aafenmut presenting food offerings to the falcon headed god of heaven.

In this painting, the nobleman hunting for birds is seen striding forward in his boat. His companions, possibly his wife and daughter, hold flowers that they have gathered. Because the companions are considered less important, they are made smaller.