Also check out the links to other sites about Egypt. Key Facts Top of Page Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations, dating back over 6000 years. The Nile, the world's longest river, flows through Egypt on its way to the Mediterranean Sea. Most of western Egypt is desert.
Winds blowing the sand can create sand dunes hundreds of feet high.
Points of Interest Top of Page Egypt still has many reminders of its ancient civilization. Some of the pyramids are over 4,500 years old. In Ancient Egypt the King, or Pharaoh, built temples to the gods. The King would prepare for his death by building a great tomb or temple to be worshipped as a god. These are the great pyramids.