<P> Ancient Egyptian technology describes devices and technologies invented or used in Ancient Egypt . The Egyptians invented and used many simple machines , such as the ramp and the lever , to aid construction processes . They used rope trusses to stiffen the beam of ships . Egyptian paper , made from papyrus , and pottery were mass - produced and exported throughout the Mediterranean basin . The wheel was used for a number of purposes , but chariots only came into use after the Second Intermediate period . The Egyptians also played an important role in developing Mediterranean maritime technology including ships and lighthouses . </P>
<P> Ancient Egyptian technology describes devices and technologies invented or used in Ancient Egypt . The Egyptians invented and used many simple machines , such as the ramp and the lever , to aid construction processes . They used rope trusses to stiffen the beam of ships . Egyptian paper , made from papyrus , and pottery were mass - produced and exported throughout the Mediterranean basin . The wheel was used for a number of purposes , but chariots only came into use after the Second Intermediate period . The Egyptians also played an important role in developing Mediterranean maritime technology including ships and lighthouses . </P>
name something you might find in ancient egypt
name something you might find in ancient egypt
ramp
ramp