Top 10 Ways The Pharaohs Still Influence Egypt Today
Top 10 Ways The Pharaohs Still Influence Egypt Today 10 Celebrating Sham El-Nessim If you ever decide to visit Egypt during Eastern Easter, try not to be stunned by the lingering smell of rotting fish; it’s just the smell of another Sham el-Nessim in Egypt. Originating from ancient Egypt, Sham el-Nessim, which literally means “smelling of the spring,” is a national holiday that is still celebrated in Egypt today. It was created over 4,500 years ago. It is believed that during pharaonic times, ancient Egyptians would offer salted fish, lettuce, and onions to the gods during harvest seaso...
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