Ancient Egyptian Contributions

The ancient Egyptians made many different types of Contributions in a variety of topics. They had their own written language, and they had a number system. On all their most important Contributions for us would probably be the obelisks. They help us understand the daily life of ancient Egyptians. Obelisks were monuments to the pharaohs do for themselves so that, after death, then they should be stored. The obelisks were extremely large, at least 70 feet high.

They were not made only for pharaohs, however, other people had them too, they just were not as elaborate or ornate than the pharaohs. On the obelisks were stories about what the person / Pharaoh had done, as the major battles that helped win pharaoh. These types of significant Contributions and inventions like the obelisks really helped to go far in learning about ancient Contributions.

Ancient Egyptian Contributions

Obelisks Definition

The ancient Egyptians have contributed to the development of modern mathematics. In 400 BC the decimal numbers used universally today trigonometric functions sine and cosine. In 528 AD Aryabhataya calculated the value of pi to 3.1416. In 628 AD Brahmagupta discovered one of the most important concept of mathematics, the digital numbers zero and negative. In 1350 AD the floating decimal system in Kerala school of mathematics.

Egypt has provided humanity with a rich treasure of different types of architecture. It is among the most creative country in the world in this art, both in quality and quantity. The pyramids are still one of world's best architectural Contributions, even if they were built centuries ago. These structures can be as large as 482 feet (147 m) high.


The Egyptians were advanced for their time doctors, they are recognized as being the first to use and record advanced medical practices, they based their knowledge from careful observations and clever, and the testing and errors. This led to the advancement of medical science worldwide. World earliest known surgery was developed by the Egyptians. First diagnostic medicine has been shown in Egypt.


The Egyptians were very interested in the stars and constellations and they gave much care for science exciting. Of the Middle Kingdom, the constellations were often depicted on coffins star clocks, showing the length of time the stars were visible or invisible. Egyptian astronomers suggested adding one day every four years to the calendar. The precise alignment of temples and pyramids were undoubtedly a result of astronomical observation. In addition, the ancient Egyptians were the first to develop tools for paper, beer, wine and granite and boating.
 




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