Glossary

 

 Chariot- an ancient two-wheeled vehicle used in war racing, processions, etc.

Fig- the small edible, pear-shaped fruit of a tree cultivated in warm climates.

Hieroglyphs- the Egyptian writing language.

Mummify- to preserve by embalming, drying, etc. to a dead body.

Necropolis- a large burial area for the dead, especially of an ancient city. this is also called a cemetery.

Nile- the longest river in the world. Located in Egypt.

Papyrus- a tall rush like aquatic plant of the sedge family found in Palestine, Ethiopia, etc., and formerly common in Egypt.

Pharaoh- an Egyptian king.

Sarcophagus- a stone coffin or tomb.

Scribe- one who writes or copies manuscripts.

Setnet- a game Egyptians enjoy playing.

Temple- a stately edifice consecrated to the worship of one or more deities.

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