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 ==== Cave of Swimmers ====
-In the 1930s, Hungarian raider, aviator, and desert explorer László Almásy discovered a cave with unique rock drawings from about 8,000 years ago at the Hadabat al-Jilf al-Kabir plateau. It depicted people swimming but the stony hills in the southwest of Egypt are in a completely inhospitable area — there are no human settlements here because there are practically no water intakes. The cave was then called The Cave of Swimmers. [([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_Swimmers|Wikipedia]])]
+In the 1930s, Hungarian raider, aviator, and desert explorer László Almásy discovered a cave with unique rock drawings from about 8,000 years ago at the Hadabat al-Jilf al-Kabir plateau. It depicted people swimming but the stony hills in the southwest of Egypt are in a completely inhospitable area — there are no human settlements here because there are practically no water intakes. The cave was then called The Cave of Swimmers. [([[https://www.amusingplanet.com/2021/01/the-cave-of-swimmers.html|Amusing Planet]])]
 ==== Anthony the Hermit ====
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 In the 1970s, the condition of the mummy of the pharaoh Ramses II on daily display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo deteriorated so much that it had to be restored. The Egyptians did not have the means to do so, so they reached an agreement with the French authorities, who offered to subject the mummy to comprehensive conservation at the Parisian Museum of Man. Since French law required that every person entering France (alive or dead) must have a passport, the Egyptian side issued a travel document to the pharaoh, who had been dead for over 3,000 years. It was accompanied by a picture of the mummified face of Ramses II, listed his date of birth as 1303 BC and his occupation as "(deceased) king." [([[https://www.heritagedaily.com/2020/03/the-passport-of-ramesses-ii/126812|Heritage Daily]])]
-==== The term 'Pharaoh' ====
+==== The term "Pharaoh" ====
-The term 'Pharaoh' was not used until about 1200 BC. The term 'pharaoh' is the Greek form of the Egyptian 'pero' or 'per-a-a-a', which was a designation for a royal residence and means 'Great House'. The first monarchs of Egypt were not known as pharaohs but as kings.
+The term "Pharaoh" was not used until about 1200 BC. The term "pharaoh" is the Greek form of the Egyptian "pero" or "per-a-a-a," which was a designation for a royal residence and means "Great House." The first monarchs of Egypt were not known as pharaohs but as kings.
 [([[https://www.ancient.eu/pharaoh/|Ancient]])]
 ==== No Egyptian word for queen ====
 In ancient Egypt, all rulers were called king, regardless of gender, because there was no Egyptian word for queen.
-[([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatshepsut|Wikipedia]])]
+[([[https://www.givemehistory.com/queens-of-ancient-egypt|Give Me History]])]
 ==== Tutankhamun ====
-Tutankhamun's fame derives almost exclusively from the discovery of his tomb in 1922. - one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. "King Tutankhamun," as he was known after the discovery of his spectacular burial site, reigned for only 10 years and died at the age of only 20.
+Tutankhamun's fame derives almost exclusively from the discovery of his tomb in 1922. One of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century, "King Tutankhamun," as he was known after the discovery of his spectacular burial site, reigned for only 10 years and died at the young age of 20.
 [([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tutankhamun|Britannica]])]
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 ==== False beards ====
-The Pharaohs always had a beard. In most cases, it was an artificial beard. In real life, most Egyptians were shaved, but the pharaohs, even the women, wore artificial beards. Usually, the beards were braided like a big braid. [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/50076/why-did-egyptian-pharaohs-wear-false-beards|Mental Floss]])]
+The Pharaohs always had a beard. In most cases, it was an artificial beard. In real life, most Egyptians were shaved, but the pharaohs, even the women, wore artificial beards. Usually, the beards were twisted into a large braid. [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/50076/why-did-egyptian-pharaohs-wear-false-beards|Mental Floss]])]
+==== Currency ====
+Egypt's currency is the Egyptian pound, which is divided into 100 piasters. There are bills in circulation in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, and 1 pound, as well as 50 and 25 piastres. [([[https://www.youngpioneertours.com/understanding-egyptian-currency/|Young Pioneer Tours]])]
+==== Mount Saint Catherine ====
+The highest point of Egypt is Mount Saint Catherine located on the Sinai Peninsula. At the foot of the mountain is the monastery of Saint Catherine. [([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3143659|JSTOR]])]
+==== Flag symbolism ====
+The rectangular flag of Egypt consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and black. A golden eagle of Saladin is placed in its central part. The red color at the very top refers to the revolution in Egypt, it is to signal that these events "breathed life into the country". The white color heralds a bright future for the country. The third stripe in black is meant to recall the dark days in Egypt's history before the revolution. The central part features a golden eagle of Saladin (named after Sultan Saladin) holding a ribbon with the name of the country (Arab Republic of Egypt). [([[https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/6/45834/History-of-Egypt%E2%80%99s-flags-national-anthems|Egypt Today]])]
+==== Independence ====
+Egypt gained its independence on February 28, 1922. [([[https://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/egyptian-independence-1919-22/|Nonviolent Conflict]])]
+==== Deities ====
+Historically, the Egyptians worshiped over 1400 different gods and goddesses, the most important of which was Ra - the Sun God.  They believed that the Earth is in the shape of a flat circle, and the most important river for them - the Nile - flows right through its center. [([[https://www.quora.com/Who-were-the-most-important-Egyptian-gods-and-why|Quora]])]
+==== Statue of Liberty ====
+Now a symbol of New York City, the Statue of Liberty was originally intended to stand in the Suez Canal. It was to be a symbol of Egypt Holding Fire for Asia. The idea was not realized due to opposition from the ruler of Egypt. [([[https://enterprise.press/stories/2018/05/07/new-yorks-statue-of-liberty-was-meant-to-be-a-muslim-woman-guarding-the-suez-canal/|Enterprise Press]])]
+==== Cats ====
+Cats in Egypt were held in high esteem, even for accidentally killing a cat, the punishment was littering. When an animal died, its "owners" went into heavy mourning and shaved their eyebrows. [([[https://www.worldhistory.org/article/466/cats-in-the-ancient-world/|World History]])]
+==== Makeup ====
+Both women and men in ancient Egypt used makeup. [([[https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/ancient-egypt-beauty-ritual-artsy/index.html|CNN]])]
+==== Baksheesh ====
+Baksheesh is a type of tip derived from Islam, which instructs the faithful to share their wealth with the poor. The pretext for its transfer is a symbolic help, such as a vendor for haggling with the price, use of the toilet, or simply hotel staff. [([[https://www.lostwithpurpose.com/baksheesh/|Lost With Purpose]])]
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