Egypt
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Egypt. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAridity, Aswan Dam, Belly Dance, Bilady, Cairo Derby,
Cleopatra, Concubine, Falcon, Hieroglyphs, Kingdom,
Nile River, North Africa, Pharaoh, Pyramid, Sphinx,
Suez Canal, Sun God, Vulture, Crude Oil, Mummies associated with Egypt. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About Egypt
- Over 130 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt. Most serve primarily as elaborate tombs for pharaohs and royalty, ensuring their journey to the afterlife.
- Egypt receives only about one inch of rain per year. It is one of the driest places on Earth.
- Depending on the direction the figures faced, ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs could be written and read from left to right or right to left
- The pyramids were not built by slaves as commonly thought. Rather, a large, organized workforce of skilled laborers and conscripted Egyptian farmers were employed. They primarily received food and shelter as payment.
- Ancient Egyptians believed makeup had healing powers. They created red makeup from ochre and water, and green eye makeup from copper minerals.
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