Ancient Egypt was one of the world's first and oldest civilizations, emerging in the northeastern part of Africa around 3100 BC. It was known for its significant achievements in various fields such as architecture, agriculture, and art. The period saw the construction of the Great Pyramids and sphinx in Giza, which remain iconic examples of ancient Egyptian architecture. Ancient Egyptians developed a writing system known as hieroglyphs and made advances in mathematics and astronomy, which they u