Ancient Egypt 4.4

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Hieroglyphs

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Complex picture-based writing system with no vowels

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Scribes

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Professional writers who were respected and trained for years

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Papyrus

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Material made from Nile reeds, used like paper by Egyptian writers

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Rosetta Stone

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Helped decode Egyptian writing using Greek translation

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Frontalism

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Art style showing heads and legs in profile, but torsos front-facing

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365-day calendar

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Based on moon observations, included 24 days, 10-day weeks, and extra days for gods

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Decimal system

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Used by Egyptians to calculate trade, food needs, and taxes

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Golden ratio

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Mathematical principle used for pleasing design in temples

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Anatomy knowledge

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Gained through mummification and helped advance ancient medicine

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Pyramid

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Sacred geometric shape central to Egyptian architecture.