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Ancient Egyptians were successful traders. They had many natural resources like flax, papyrus, stone and gold. Egyptians used these materials to make cloth, paper, buildings and jewelry. Agriculture helped bring wealth to Egypt because of their surplus of crops like barley, wheat, corn, onions, and melons. Most of the trade in Egypt happened through bartering. This is when people trade goods instead of using money. Merchants (people who traded) were respected in Egypt and were right beneath scribes in importance.Egyptians traders met other civilizations just beyond the Nile Delta, to trade for goods brought to them, but they did not often travel themselves much beyond the Nile River. Ships sailed up and down the Nile River, bringing goods to various ports. Once goods were unloaded, goods were hauled to by camel, cart, and on foot to merchants in marketplaces. They traded goods through their shops and in the public marketplaces.

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Egyptians believed that their gods controlled everything, from the flooding of the Nile to the harvest of crops. As a result, they participated in rituals and ceremonies to please the gods. These included offerings of food, flowers, and incense at home altars or temples. Families often had small shrines where they would pray to their favorite god. Religion was the backbone of ancient Egyptian society. It influenced daily life through rituals and festivals, shaped artistic expression through depictions of gods and the afterlife and directed architectural achievements with the construction of monumental pyramids and temples. The influence of religion is most evident in ancient Egyptian architecture, particularly in their monumental structures like pyramids and temples. Pyramids, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, were built as tombs for pharaohs, who were considered divine. The process of embalming the body, which preserved it for the afterlife, was an essential part of funerary practices. This elaborate process ensured that the pharaoh could continue to live on in the afterlife.

Embalming was a crucial practice in ancient Egyptian religion. After a person died, especially someone important like a pharaoh, their body was preserved through a process called embalming. This was done to ensure that the body would remain intact for the afterlife. The Egyptians believed that the soul needed a physical body to thrive in the next world. Mummies were created by removing internal organs, drying the body with natron (a type of salt), and wrapping it in linen. This careful preparation showed the importance of the afterlife in their beliefs.

Religion had a significant impact on ancient Egyptian art. Artists created paintings, sculptures, and carvings that depicted gods, goddesses, and scenes of the afterlife. These artworks were not merely decorative; they served a purpose in helping the deceased navigate the afterlife, which was a crucial aspect of their belief system. For instance, tombs were filled with paintings that showed the deceased engaging in everyday activities, thus ensuring a comfortable life in the afterlife. The famous Book of the Dead contained spells and illustrations that guided souls through the challenges of the underworld, reflecting the importance of preparation for life after death.

Temples were constructed as places of worship and were often grand and decorated with intricate carvings, reflecting the power and majesty of the gods. The temples served as a place for priests to perform rituals and ceremonies, connecting the people with their deities.Pyramids were built to house the body of the Pharaoh. They were mummified and placed in the tomb with all the possesions they thought they needed in the after life (their next life after death).