Exploring Egypt
By Shane & Hunter
Sports and Games
The Ancient Egyptians played many sports and games, they also invented rules for some games we still play today, for example the ancient Egyptians played running, and swimming, we still play these sports all over the U.S and even in the olymic games. These games were important to the Egyptian's in many ways, such as economy, they affected the economy by having citzens pay to get in and so that money would help improve the economy. The kings, princes, and statesmen all attended these games. Here are a few more example for you.
Egyptian Sports and Games
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Rowing
Rowing was one of the most physicallay demanding sports the Ancient Egyptians played because the had to row big heavy oars through the Nile and stay synchronized with the rest of their team.
Marathon
Running was one of the most important sports of Anceint Egypt. This is because when there was a new king the new king ran a marathon around temples to show his physical strength.
Swimming
Swimming was one of the Egyptian's favroite sports. they practiced swimming in the Nile. The Nile's waters were calm enough to let youths hold swimming competions in them
Fun Fact! Running
People with the same birthday as the pharoah had to run a marthon with him and couldnt eat until they completed at least 180 stages!
Info from: www.travelegypt.net