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I'm assuming you're asking why the Ancient Egyptians knew everything but the modern Egyptians don't.

Neither of which is true.

The old Egyptians didn't know everything (they were still using copper tools to build the pyramids for instance) and it is misconception to say that modern Egyptians aren't knowledgeable.

Did you know that the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) of Egypt is second only to Saudi Arabia among the Arab countries? Modern Egypt is a prosperous and stable economy with some very well educated people.

Put it this way - I don't have any problem with p*ssed teenagers shouting and swearing and puking on the street when I walk through Cairo or Alexandria - but I do almost everywhere I go in the UK.

2007-07-31 00:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 4 0

I don't know what to tell you more than the 2 above answers.
Shall I say about Naguib Mahfouz and His novels which is translated to many different languages not only a noble prize winner.
Shall I say that in the past where ancient Egyptians were, there were also no major conspiracies and no Isra*l . Shall I tell you look at the Roman or Greek Empires today.

I think I should tell you this is the normal cycle of life for nations, some times up, some times down. The difference that when Egypt was up, she had no black pages in her past. Now I can see few nations with dark black pages in their history that can never be forgotten. Don't you think for this reason only Egypt is still great !!

2007-07-31 02:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by Wise Heart 7 · 1 1

Here is a list of modern Egyptians with their notable contributions to the world:

Abu Kamil - his work in algebra formed the basis for Fibonacci's work.

Anthony the Great - recognized as the founder of monasticism.

Athanasius of Alexandria - compiler of the New Testament books as they are used today.

Djer - credited with writing the first medical treatise on anatomy.

Dhul-Nun al-Misri - one of the founders of Sufism; introdcued Gnosis into Islam.

Farouk El-Baz - was supervisor of Lunar Science Planning in NASA's Project Apollo.

Eman Ghoneim - woman geomorphologyist who helped discover the Kebira Crater in the Sahara.

Zahi Hawass - archaeologist, Time Magazine 100 Most Influential People.

Imhotep - recognized as the world's first medical doctor and architect.

Origen - one of the world's most influential early Christian scholars.

Riad Higazy - a feature on the moon was named after him.
Sameera Moussa - nuclear scientist who organized the
Atomic Energy for Peace Conference.

Magdi Yacoub - one of the world's foremost heart surgeons.

Ibn Yunus - noted for important astronomical contributions; the Ibn Yunus crater is named after him.

Ahmed H. Zewail - pioneer of femtochemistry; winner of Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

I hope my answer clarifies your misconception about modern Egyptians.

2007-07-31 00:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4 0

In ancient time...Egypt was...

1.One of the earliest civilizations. When Egypt built the foundation of ancient civilization and an empire...most of the world including Europe was the land of barbarians

2.Most of Rome and Greece achieved came from Egyption creations. Even Bible was influenced by the custom of Egypt

3.Not to mention Egypt in ancient era was one of the most rich and populated land. Egypt produced half of grain that whole Rome empire did
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These days...

It is sad to say, but Egypt is just an under developed country today

2007-07-30 23:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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