10 Facts I know about the Ancient Egyptians - Indus Valley - Year 4

The Ancient Egyptians are one of the most studied and celebrated ancient civilisations, known for their remarkable achievements and contributions to history. While the ten facts about the Ancient Egyptians are not listed in the provided text, some well-known facts include their construction of the majestic pyramids, the development of a writing system known as hieroglyphics, and their beliefs in a complex pantheon of gods and an afterlife, which influenced their practices of mummification. They were also skilled in various arts and crafts, had a structured society with pharaohs at the top, and made significant advancements in medicine and agriculture, particularly with the annual flooding of the Nile River that enriched their lands.

The Indus Valley Civilisation, another great civilisation of ancient times, was located in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. This civilisation is known for its advanced urban planning, with cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro featuring well-organised streets and sophisticated drainage systems. The people of the Indus Valley engaged in trade with neighbouring regions and are believed to have had a writing system, although it remains undeciphered. Alongside these civilisations, others such as the Mesopotamians in the fertile crescent and the ancient Chinese along the Yellow River also flourished, each with their unique contributions to the development of writing, law, and technology, laying the foundations for future societies.