The legacy of science born of the Nile

 The legacy of science born of the Nile

According to the findings of archaeologists and historians today, the Egyptian civilization dates back to BC. 5000 BC It is accepted that it dates back to 1100. One of the greatest creations of their civilization is the pyramid complex built by the Pharaohs. In ancient Egypt, Pharaoh was revered not only as the head of state but also as the high priest, as God's chosen representative of the world.

 There is evidence of an advanced civilization with advanced industrial knowledge of the Egyptian people from ancient times. They also had a thriving agricultural business due to the Nile overflow. The pyramids are built on the labor of a large number of workers with basic technical knowledge. The flat limestone blocks used in the construction of this pyramid are 2300000 stone blocks weighing two and a half tons. Built in the shape of a triangle, its face is 481 feet high. Its base covers an area of ​​13.1 acres. It took 20 years to complete the building and 12,000 workers.

 There is evidence that they used sophisticated tools and equipment. Pottery was used to make pottery of various shapes. They developed and used weaving. Tools such as axes, spears, and knives were made of bronze. The reeds on the banks of the Nile were crushed, leveled, and used to write letters. They also knew the art of making glassware and furniture using bronze. The ancient Egyptians were also skilled in making leather. They built the world's first sailing boats and shipped their products overseas.

 Their products were shipped by boat to countries such as Syria, Phenicia, and Lebanon.

 There is also evidence that a very advanced language and writing art was used in Egypt at that time. Not only did they create the art of writing for the first time in the world, but they also used writing tools such as paper pens and inks. The pointed sticks were used as pans. The paint was made by mixing vegetable glue and brown (lattice).

 It was a serious problem as the Nile River overflowed and their land boundaries were constantly erased. So they developed the subject of geometry. He also used a mathematical method. They made significant progress in the field of mathematics. He was well versed in the basics of mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They also knew the methods of triangles and rectangles. Because of all this knowledge, they had extensive knowledge of real estate architecture and engineering. If the Egyptians did not have such knowledge then it would not be possible to build mausoleums and religious buildings like pyramids high in the sky. They calculated that the area of ​​a circle is equal to the square of 8/9 of the diameter.

The Egyptians had also developed astronomical knowledge. The day of the Egyptians was 24 hours a day, 12 hours a day and 12 hours a night. Ancient Egypt developed the world's first calendar based on the path of the moon. Realizing that this was not enough, they then created a calendar based on the path of the sun. Each month included 30 days and each season four months. The last five days have been turned into holidays. According to their solar calendar, the number of days in a year was 365. The ancient Egyptians were very concerned about time in daily life. They also had a clock and a glass indicating the time according to the magnitude of the sun's shadow.

 Among the tombs you can see the most beautifully built tombs of the pharaohs. Meanwhile, the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who died young, was discovered. Even then it had not been damaged. His coffin, 1/4 inch thick, was found in a coffin made of gold leaf, which had been medicated to keep it from decaying for a long time. The wisdom of their knowledge of how to preserve a dead body from decay.

 The ancient Egyptians had an amazing knowledge of medicine and surgery. It was possible to diagnose the disease by studying the symptoms. About 700mm of treatments including kerosene and other prescriptions have been found. Immohep, the great physician, was King Saucer's adviser and the engineer who designed the Great Pyramid. He was treated by the gods after his death. Edwin Smith Papyrus contains information on 48 surgeries performed by Egyptian physicians. Its medicine is so popular that patients from the Mediterranean and other foreign lands come here for treatment. Medicine was almost entirely under the monopoly of the clergy. Puspan was applied to treat wounds, and castor oil was used as a laxative and poppy juice as an analgesic. It is possible that the surgical procedure was at a significant stage of development due to the understanding of the anatomy of the body by the preparation of the carcass for preservation. The Greek historian Sheradotus, considered the father of human history, described the Nile River as the legacy of the Nile River because of the great creations it made to the world at that time.

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