Ancient Egypt was a land of mystery that confined the beliefs of both scholars and the public. Civilization originally started on the banks of the Nile, a great river that flowed from the Mediterranean Sea to the center of Africa, and shaped the heart of ancient Egyptian civilization. It nurtured the growth of the Pharaonic kingdom, and because of the farming grounds around the river, it attracted more and more people each year. The civilization existed for approximately three thousand years (3100 B.C. - 332 B.C.), and many accomplishments were made. Some include their building of the pyramid, and their form of writing called hieroglyphics. Many of these fascinating and ingenious ideas that were developed throughout that time, including their distinct social class, their exceptional government, and their strong belief in religion, influenced today's society.

During the time ancient Egypt existed, three distinct classes between the people living...