Environmental Sustainability in Ancient Egypt “I Have Never Stopped the Flow of Water”

Document Type : Original Article

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Faculty of Tourism and Hotels- University of Sadat City

Abstract

Ancient Egyptians were blessed by the vast amount of natural resources and an amble climate which enabled them to establish their civilization. Nature was a major source in ancient Egyptian theology and art. It is often said that for thousands of years Egyptians lived in absolute harmony with their environment, using its resources for food, medicine, building and crafts. The present article aimed to research how far Egyptians were successful in managing their environment in a sustainable way that is in a manner which did not prevent contemporary or future generations from pursuing the same lifestyles.

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