Ancient Egypt: Engineering an Empire

One of the most progressive and advanced dynasties in the history of mankind was the Ancient Egyptian era. During this era, historians have traced it back to 5500 BC and lasted several centuries to about 300 BC. During this era, many advancements have been credited to this period. Some of many advancements were in architecture, writing, agriculture and even the creation of a legal system. Historians have also addressed various time periods based on its accomplishments ranging from the Predynastic Period to the Late Period.

People of Egypt – informative look at the class system in place in Ancient Egypt.
History of Ancient Egypt – helpful overview of the history of Ancient Egypt and its people and events.
Ancient Egypt Links – resourceful set of links covering a variety of topics on the history of Egypt.
Ancient Egypt – information on the history of art and other facets of Egyptian life.
Ancient History Information – brief overview on life during the time of Ancient Egypt.
Ancient History Overview – look at the history of the people and culture of Ancient Egypt.

Architecture

One of the biggest achievements of the Ancient Egypt Dynasty is in the field of architecture. Ancient Egypt led the way by creating some of the more notable architectural accomplishments such as the pyramids, temples, tombs and monuments and statues. The design of these buildings were revolutionary for the time period and involved a great deal of thought. The buildings were all man-made and all the people involved were well-organized and efficiently built.

Writing and Arts

Ancient Egypt was also a time of expression for Egyptians. People began to explore various forms of expression. Egyptians began painting and creating objects such as vases and other creations. These artful expressions were ahead of its time and the ideas for creating art spread to other areas. The art and writings of Ancient Egypt led to advances in these fields in Rome, the far est and other areas. 

  • Ancient Egyptian Art – information and images of works of art in the past eras of Egypt.
  • Ancient Egypt Art – helpful examples of art that was from the historical periods of Egypt.
  • Ancient Egypt Art – art history is explained in this helpful website covering Egypt.
  • Art History Resources – resourceful site providing information on the history of art in Egypt and the Middle East.
  • Egypt Writing – information on the early writing that was discovered during the Egyptian dynasties.
  • Ancient Egyptian Writing – information on hieroglyphics which is an early form of writing discovered in Egypt.

Agriculture

The people in Ancient Egypt had many advancements including the field of farming. People began to develop procedures in planting, irrigation, ploughing and harvesting. They also began to experiment with planting gardens, crops and different types of vegetables. The advancements in agriculture made by the Egyptians led to the current methods used by farmers.

Legal system

Another area where Ancient Egypt was a leader was in implementing a legal system. Egyptians established one of the first legal codes. These codes established acceptable rules of right and wrong.It also provided the legal system that would punish people who did not maintain these rules. The legal system of Ancient Egypt became the basis of today’s legal system.

The time of Ancient Egypt was one of the most progressive eras in history. With the advancements made in medicine, the legal system, building, workers and agriculture, just to name a few, they were leaders in many fields. The systems they used to construct their cities and infrastructures were models of engineering which were copied by other dynasties in subsequent years.