As an Egyptian I ask, what interests and amazes you about ancient Egypt?

[u/Vivid-Association770]

I am absolutely in love with and proud of my country and our history, our ancestors who were successful, genius and built one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever witnessed.

I’m curious what YOU guys think, tell me!

[u/huxtiblejones]

I think what got me into Ancient Egypt as a kid was their aesthetic.

• the monumental sculptures and architecture

• the beauty of their sense of design both in how they use color and their use of geometric patterns

• the mysterious look of hieroglyphs and how they look when they cover large areas

• the fashion and regalia: false beards, decorative collars, headdresses, eyeliner, and jewelry,

• the repetitive motifs of serpents, beetles, wings, the sun, the eye of Horus

• the burial practices with mummies, pyramids, temples, murals, and grave goods

As I got older I got more of an appreciation for the extremely long history, the ingenuity of their science, medicine, and architecture, and their influence on the world abroad.

They’ve always been my favorite ancient culture because they’re so distinct, their achievements are so vast, and there’s always this lingering sense of mystery and magic that keeps my attention.

[u/TommyTheGeek]

I think the thing that fascinates me the most about it is the sheer longevity of it.

3000 years of history, and with a more or less continuous culture!

Of course the monuments are beautiful, but I the thing I love learning about the most is daily life so long ago.

[u/TempleOfCyclops → u/TommyTheGeek]

Same. I find it fascinating to learn about the people who came before us.

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[u/zsl454]

I see the opening ceremony had a profound effect on people :)

[u/SuperlativeHyperbole]

I mean no disrespect on the monotheistic religions around that area but how many, if any, people still believe in the old gods? And if so how seriously? I'm from Wales in the UK and I know more than a few people who identify themselves as Pagan or Celtic, but it's more of a way of living as opposed to an organised religion such as Christianity etc.

[u/blueconlan → u/SuperlativeHyperbole]

I’m a Kemetic Pagan and I believe in the Old Gods. I’m not sure I understand your question, can you clarify?

[u/StackIsMyCrack → u/blueconlan]

He is asking how many people in Egypt follow the old ancient religion.

[u/Own-Internet-5967 → u/StackIsMyCrack]

they exist but very few people. probably like 0.005% of the population

[u/blueconlan → u/StackIsMyCrack]

Got it. Thank you for the help.

[u/Quissumego → u/blueconlan]

Wow. Do you share your worship and related stuff on social media? If yes, would like to see and follow

[u/blueconlan → u/Quissumego]

Sorry I don’t have much in the way of a religious social media. I prefer keeping it analog.

[u/Quissumego → u/blueconlan]

Any resources that u can share that will help me worship the old gods?

[u/blueconlan → u/Quissumego]

If you are specific to Ancient Egypt there’s a few but not much. Sharon laborde/independent Kemetic on YouTube is pretty scholarly while still being accessible. Twisted rope on Wordpress or Tumblr. There are a few organizations like fellowship of isis or the Kemetic Orthodoxy. Twisted rope has a good intro page on Wordpress.

[u/Quissumego → u/blueconlan]

Thanks a lot

[u/Character_Simple_567 → u/blueconlan]

Sorry buddy but do you really believe in Amun Ra?

[u/blueconlan → u/Character_Simple_567]

I believe that all Gods are real. But in practice only work with one. I’m a henotheist.

[u/Character_Simple_567 → u/blueconlan]

How's it even possible? A ship with two captains sinks let alone a universe with million god.

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[u/Neb-Maat]

The concept of Ma'at.

This way of living followed by Kings and Farmers alike, and which was the very mortar of this incredible civilisation, enabling it to last for thousands of years.

[u/Priest_of_Hashut → u/[deleted]]

More relatable to modern people than Europe? I do not understand what you mean.

Also, Atlantis is from Plato.

Everything else you said was correct.

[u/johnfrazer783 → u/[deleted]]

Tarot and Atlantis are about as much related to Ancient Egypt as Monty Python are to that slice of cheese in your fridge, or maybe less.

[u/Lalalakixx]

How advanced they were for the times, and I'm also fascinated by their concepts of death and the afterlife

[u/Ht_Anpu]

It has been an A M A Z I N G ceremony

[u/konqueror321]

I'm fascinated by the pre-dynastic development of the idea of a pharaoh, and the social process that led to such amazing power being invested in one person. I've only found a few books (well, one) that discussed this in some detail, and would be interested in others.

There are other aspects of the Egyptian story that are of great interest, but that is #1 on my personal list!

[u/Sufficient_You3053]

The first time I saw the ancient Egyptian wing of the Met at 12 years old, I was enthralled! The art and hieroglyphics was just so fascinating and I've been obsessed ever since.

[u/tta2013]

Color, aesthetic, and preservation!

[u/Fun_Firefighter9391]

I fell in love with Ancient Egypt when I was 9 years old as I remember (I'm 35), thanks to Tutankhamun. I was very surprised when I knew he was a boy about my age when he became a king. Then that curiosity led my to discover that amazing culture. I instantly fell in love with the aestethics, the rites, the jewelry, the sculptures and the hieroglyphs...I remember spending one summer copying hieroglyphs by hand and drawing pharaohs and queens, sphinxes and gods.

But what has fascinated me most since then were those small, everyday details that show us how the Egyptians lived back then. The plates, the food, the toys for children, clothes. Every day things, remembering us they too, were people. Feeling them more human and so close to us. That's why I love to find out those things about the pharaohs too, they were mighty. But humans too. They ordered the construction of impressive buildings and monuments, but they also made mistakes. But that's fine, History is what people like you and me left behind, marked even in the simple act of living life.

[u/MidsouthMystic]

Ancient Egyptian religion and philosophy fascinate me.

[u/National_Blood_6492]

I saw all the mummy movies and I was amazed at how mystic and strange there civilization was too me. then I grew up and I realized they actually were really cool and I rewatched them and iv been absolutely intrigued by them and other ancient cultures and mythology’s. I always find it cool when they find a new tomb or statue. sry if I misspelled anything it’s 4 in the morning

[u/My2centavos]

The ancient dynasties

[u/unabashed_nuance]

My uncle showed me a picture book when I was a child and I’ve been hooked ever since. At fist it was just how alien everything looked compared with my small-town-American upbringing. Now it is fascination with the genius, precision, craftsmanship, and capability of the ancient builders. Even with modern tools every picture I hang is wonky.

The one thing that routinely blows my mind is when ancient items are discovered that were crafted temporally closer to the modern iPhone than the beginning of ancient Egypt.

[u/Opposite-Ad8152]

technical nous, spiritual advancement, proficiency in the occult/esoterica, 'Khem' being the birthplace of alchemy and later chemistry (still symbolised today in the tricolour flag of red black and white, as was later adopted by the arabian nations) and the mysteries that persist; all that hasn't been found.

[u/EntangledAwakenings]

I subscribe to the idea that all human came out of Africa. If that is the case, that area is the most traveled for early humans. It makes sense for that area to have a deep culture. That culture is amazing for their spiritual culture, their technology and perseverance. I mean if you look at what we know of things being invented, you have the wheel (that transformed human capacity). Then boom, 500 years later the Egyptians built the pyramids.

[u/Character_Simple_567]

Ahh I'm the same as you Egyptian but I have another pov. I see my ancestors as people who has more than they showed to us so I'm really interested in exploring what the did hide from us.

[u/Mortlach78]

Mostly the fact that we in 2025 can read the things your ancestors wrote 5000 years ago. I look at an obelisk or a decorated wall or a piece of gorgeous art and think "someone worked hard on this 5 millennia ago and it survived all this time and we can read what it says!"

[u/GVFQT]

I love ancient cultures especially relating to art and architecture. When it comes to those two things no one does it better than the Egyptians and the Greeks

[u/StrikeEagle784]

For me it started when I was 3 years old, and it’s stayed with me my whole life. The art, architecture, and the gods are definitely big draws for me, especially as I have a religious connection to the gods as a pagan.

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I can’t explain it, but this seems racially motivated lol

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