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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:// | 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:// | ||
- | {{tag> | + | ==== Currency ==== |
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+ | ==== 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:// | ||
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+ | ==== 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 " | ||
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+ | ==== Independence ==== | ||
+ | Egypt gained its independence on February 28, 1922. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Deities ==== | ||
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+ | ==== 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:// | ||
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+ | ==== Cats ==== | ||
+ | Cats in Egypt were held in high esteem, even for accidentally killing a cat, the punishment was littering. When an animal died, its " | ||
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+ | ==== Makeup ==== | ||
+ | Both women and men in ancient Egypt used makeup. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== 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:// | ||
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