4. During the Old Kingdom, new political and social orders were created in Egypt, and many of the pyramids were built.

5. Egyptian Social Structure

6. In early Egyptian society, pharaohs ruled as gods and were at the top of the social structure.

7. Egypt’s power and wealth peaked during the New Kingdom. As society became more complex, people in different classes worked at different jobs. Although Egyptian dynasties rose and fell, daily life for Egyptians did not change very much.

8. Ancient Egyptians developed one of the best known cultures in the ancient world. Egyptians were famous for their architecture and art. This is a statue of Rameses II from the temple at Luxor.

9. The pyramids of Egypt were built as tombs for the pharaohs.

11. By: Kathleen Wojciechowski EDIM 510