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Nubia
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an ancient region in the Nile Valley, on the site of present day southern Egypt and northern Sudan.
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cataract
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a large waterfall; any strong flood or rush of water.
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delta
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a plain at the mouth of a river, formed when sediment is deposited by flowing water.
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silt
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fine soil found on the rivers bottom.
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pharaoh
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the title of the kings of ancient Egypt
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dynasty
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a series of rulers from the same family or ethnic group.
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absolute power
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complete control over someone or something.
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regent
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someone who rules for a child until the child is old enough to rule.
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afterlife
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a life after death
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mummy
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a dead body preserved in a lifelike condition.
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pyramid
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a huge building with 4 slopes, triangle shaped sides. Built as a royal tomb in Ancient Egypt.
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Giza
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an ancient Egyptian city; site of the Great Pyramid.
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hieroglyphics
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pictures and other written symbols that stand for an idea, thing, or sound.
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papyrus
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an early form of paper made from a reed plant found in the marshy areas of the Nile delta; the plant used to make paper.
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astronomer
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a scientist who studies the stars and objects in the sky.
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ore
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a mineral or a combination of minerals mined for the production of metals.
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Lower Nubia
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the region of ancient Nubia between the first and second cataract.
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Upper Nubia
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the region of ancient Nubia between the second and sixth cataract.
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artisan
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a worker who is skilled in crafting goods by hand.
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