Ancient Egypt was an ancient civilisation that lasted for 3000 years. It is in north Africa and is divided in two by the Nile river. The Nile river was the basis of the ancient Egyptian civilisation. Without it the ancient Egypt civilisation would have never existed. On this website you will find information on ancient Egypt and it's people. Especially their geography, women, weapons, trade and King Ramses II, sometimes described as Egypt's greatest pharaoh.