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