Ancient Egyptian culture has drawn the attention of humans throughout the centuries. But some of the most repeated facts about ancient Egypt don't have scientific backing, experts said.

Ancient Egyptians knew the Nile as Ḥ'pī or Iteru, meaning simply "river," but it was also called Ar or Aur, meaning "black," in honor of its life-giving mud.

Entertainment in Ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptians knew how to have fun! They enjoyed a variety of music, using instruments like cymbals, drums, tambourines, and the unique sistrum.

By the end, he controlled Egypt’s largest ever empire. (Learn more about King Tut and his time as pharoah.) A statue of Thutmose III in the Luxor museum.

Go back in time to ancient Egypt. Thousands of years, in fact. Their influence on modern life can be seen in our language, art, engineering, and more.