People often think that ancient Egypt never evolved over the course of its history. But as working Egyptologists know all too well, this ancient civilization changed constantly. For more than 3,000 years, the people who lived along the Nile experienced dramatic changes, made extraordinary discoveries and inventions, created stunning monuments, and left fascinating records of their lives. Even today, our knowledge and understanding of how ancient Egyptians lived continues to change and grow. It’s tempting to think that the ancient Egyptians were far removed from our own 21st-century lives. But once you take deep dives into ancient Egypt, you realize just how rich and deep this civilization is—and just how much of our thinking of it has changed over time.
