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Ancient Egyptian Innovations in Writing, Mathematics, and Medicine

Ancient Egyptians made significant contributions to writing, mathematics, and medicine. They utilized papyrus for writing and invented ink, enabling the preservation of texts in their dry climate—many of which are still legible today. Their base-10 number system included fractions and principles of geometry, and they developed a detailed calendar consisting of three seasons: Akhet (flood), Peret (planting), and Shemu (harvest), each lasting 120 days, plus five extra days for religious feasts. In medicine, they had specialized practitioners and used various remedies, showcasing their advanced healthcare practices.

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Ancient Egyptian Innovations in Writing, Mathematics, and Medicine

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  1. Chapter 4 Section 5 Contributions

  2. Used papyrus to write on • Invented ink • The dry climate preserved some writings so well they can be read today. • Used a base 10 number system, fractions, and geometry

  3. Egyptian Calendar • Three seasons of 120 days plus five feast days for the gods • Season 1: Akhet (flood ) June 15-Oct 15 • Season 2: Peret (planting ) Oct 15-Feb 15 • Season 3: Shemu (harvest) Feb 15-June 15

  4. Medicine • Dentists, eye doctors, animal doctors, and surgeons • Used splints, compresses, bandages • Had many remedies…hair loss=mix of dog toes, dates, and a donkey hoof

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