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Development of Seagoing Vessels in the Ancient World (Science and its Times) : Article shares that the first known recording of ships comes from Ancient Egypt.

Astronomy and Time Measurement (World Eras) : Article explains the studies and predictions made using the night sky to formulate calendars and keep time. 

Stoneworking (The Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt) : Ancient Egyptians are responsible for the development of stoneworking techniques that made building the pyramids possible.

Technology and Engineering: Building the Pyramids (World Eras) : Detailed article covers how the Egyptians supplied and transported materials, as well as the tools. techniques, and operations used to complete these architectural feats. 

Writing (The Ancient Near East: An Encyclopedia for Students) : Provides information about the writing style that developed in Ancient Egypt around 3000 B.C.

Sciences (Canadian Museum of History) : Site provides links to articles on the Ancient Egyptian calendar, mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.

Mummification (World Eras) : Explains the procedure and reasoning for preserving the dead in Ancient Egypt.

Egyptian Clothing (Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear Through the Ages) : Describes how Ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to develop a "sense of style."

Mathematics (World Eras) : Shares the contributions and impact Ancient Egyptians have had on arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Underwear (Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion) : Did you know the Ancient Egyptians came up with the concept of underwear? You do now. Click the link to read more!

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Architecture (Canadian Museum of History) : Explore the links to learn more about Ancient Egyptians contributions to construction techniques and architecture.

10 Amazing Ancient Egyptian Inventions (howstuffworks) : Learn more about inventions and innovations stemming from Ancient Egypt.

8 Inventions We Owe to the Ancients (History.com) : Papyrus and eye makeup originated in Ancient Egypt. Check out the site to read more!

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Fig. 1. Ancient Egypt: Boat.

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