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ancient Egypt  

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  • Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted from approximately 3000 BC until the date of the last known hieroglyphic inscription in 395 AD. Though many cultures invaded and at times ruled Egypt, its character survived largely the same until the Roman Period, and many aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization remained through the Coptic Period. Egypt did not attain international prominence until the time of the Old Kingdom (ca.2686–2125 BC) and increased in power until its height of the New Kingdom (ca. [Source: Encyclopedia of Anthropology; Egypt, Ancient]

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