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| cataract | steep rapids in a river; a very large water |
| delta | a triangle-shaped deposit of soil near the mouth of a river |
| papyrus | a long, thin reed; also, the paper-like writing material made from the reed's pith |
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| afterlife | according to some beliefs, life that follows death |
| embalm | to prevent the decay of a dead body by treating it with preservatives |
| mummy | a dead body embalmed in the manner of the ancient Egyptians |
| hieroglyphics | ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictorial symbols stand for words or sounds |
| pharaoh | ancient Egyptian ruler |
| obelisk | a tall, four-sided stone pillar that tapers to a point like a pyramid |
| access | the means of entering; the right to enter or use |
| tribute | a gift or payment to show respect or admiration |
