Cultural Identity in Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptians had a firmly defined cultural identity that distinguished their customs from those of foreigners. This identity evolved over the three millennia of ancient Egypt's history, reflecting changes in fashion, building techniques, and technologies while maintaining core values and purposes. For example, the motivation behind monumental architecture, like pyramids, remained consistent despite variations in style over time. This complexity is compounded by the artistic tendency to replicate past works, which can obscure the timeline and evolution of their art forms.