Ancient Civilizations

Writing The ancient Egyptians believed that it was important to record and communicate information about religion and government. Thus, they invented written scripts that could be used to record this information.

STEP INSIDE THE FIRST TOMB FOUND IN THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS IN OVER 84 YEARS

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The ancient Egyptians used clay to form many items, but none were more common or necessary than the vessels for storing or serving food. Beginning in the early Predynastic Period (ca. 4500 B.C.) and continuing throughout Egyptian history, ceramic jars, often filled with food offerings, were regularly left in tombs. In addition, thousands of shards, the remains of everyday vessels, have been recovered from settlement sites such as el-Amarna, Kahun, and Deir el-Medina. Illustrations from tomb and temple walls also supply information on the variety and quantity of pottery containers used by the Egyptians.

Archaeologists in Egypt have made a discovery that has shed more light on the mysteries surrounding the famous boy-pharaoh, Tutankhamen.

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