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I assume that one would give up on history, thinking it is all in the past and it has nothing to do with us now. But in reality, it does. Events in the past influence us today. Without Ancient Egypt, we would not have the type of technology we have today. But history does not just affect technological advancements, it shapes family trees, governments, and how traditions have been passed down to each generation forming a culture. But some things have gone unknown. The most interesting mystery: The long line of Pharaohs that once ruled Egypt. But that is not all. Although scientists can find out lots of information about a single mummy, not everything is told. The most difficult part in Egyptology is finding who was the next Pharaoh …show more content…
‘Is it really going to be all mine dad?” asked young Tutankhamun. He was 9 years old at the time. His beautiful gold and brown eyes stared into the distance. His eyeliner, which marked him as prince, made his eyes much sharper than they should have been. His high cheekbones and feminine facial features were not matched up with his body. The bump at the back of his head indicated that he was the heir to the throne. His athletic body stood proudly next to his father, who look a little bit like him. His father, Akhenaten, looked rather weary. His athletic stance was slumped. He was still Pharaoh at the time, but he knew his days were coming to an end. Doctors told him that he would soon die from health issues. He could not bear to tell young Tutankhamun at this time when he was enjoying the view.
“Ah my young prince Yes. It will be all yours. But you must remember that when the time comes, you will be called the Great Pharaoh. You must uphold the responsibilities of your entire kingdom. Tutankhamun still stared at the flowing Nile river, not understanding anything his father was telling him.
“Just promise me that you will be a good Pharaoh. Continue my work and do not make any mistakes like some of your forefathers have made. Do you promise
I assume that one would give up on history, thinking it is all in the past and it has nothing to do with us now. But in reality, it does. Events in the past influence us today. Without Ancient Egypt, we would not have the type of technology we have today. But history does not just affect technological advancements, it shapes family trees, governments, and how traditions have been passed down to each generation forming a culture. But some things have gone unknown. The most interesting mystery: The long line of Pharaohs that once ruled Egypt. But that is not all. Although scientists can find out lots of information about a single mummy, not everything is told. The most difficult part in Egyptology is finding who was the next Pharaoh …show more content…
‘Is it really going to be all mine dad?” asked young Tutankhamun. He was 9 years old at the time. His beautiful gold and brown eyes stared into the distance. His eyeliner, which marked him as prince, made his eyes much sharper than they should have been. His high cheekbones and feminine facial features were not matched up with his body. The bump at the back of his head indicated that he was the heir to the throne. His athletic body stood proudly next to his father, who look a little bit like him. His father, Akhenaten, looked rather weary. His athletic stance was slumped. He was still Pharaoh at the time, but he knew his days were coming to an end. Doctors told him that he would soon die from health issues. He could not bear to tell young Tutankhamun at this time when he was enjoying the view.
“Ah my young prince Yes. It will be all yours. But you must remember that when the time comes, you will be called the Great Pharaoh. You must uphold the responsibilities of your entire kingdom. Tutankhamun still stared at the flowing Nile river, not understanding anything his father was telling him.
“Just promise me that you will be a good Pharaoh. Continue my work and do not make any mistakes like some of your forefathers have made. Do you promise