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Did the Celts go to Egypt?

Did the Celts go to Egypt?

There are records of Celtic mercenaries in Egypt serving the Ptolemies. Thousands were employed in 283–246 BC and they were also in service around 186 BC. They attempted to overthrow Ptolemy II.

Where did the Celts come from originally?

The ancient Celts were a collection of people that originated in central Europe and that shared similar culture, language and beliefs. What is this? Over the years, the Celts migrated. They spread across Europe and set up shop everywhere from Turkey and Ireland to Britain and Spain.

What BC did ancient Egypt start?

Ancient Egyptian civilization coalesced around 3150 BC with the political unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the first king of the First Dynasty, Narmer.

Where did the Celtics lived long ago?

It’s believed that the Celtic culture started to evolve as early as 1200 B.C. The Celts spread throughout western Europe—including Britain, Ireland, France and Spain—via migration. Their legacy remains most prominent in Ireland and Great Britain, where traces of their language and culture are still prominent today.

What religion are Celts?

Celtic religion was polytheistic, believing in many deities, both gods and goddesses, some of which were venerated only in a small, local area, but others whose worship had a wider geographical distribution.

Are Celts descended from Scythians?

Well yeah they are both Indo-European people who kinda lived up north ( Scythians more so than the celts) so they would have had plenty of cultural similarities. But the Celts do not descend from the Scythians.

Do Celts worship Odin?

As far as we know, no. Though knowledge is very incomplete, known mostly from the Irish version. The god Odin / Wotan might be of Celtic origin and adopted.

What did the Celts bring to the world?

The Celts are known to have been very resourceful. They were also brave warriors, which brought them benefits other tribes could only dream of. The goods they could offer to other people were, for example weapons and other items made of metals, jewelry, and also clothes and leather items.

Did the Celts fight in the south?

It is known that the Celtic warriors fought in the Middle East, Anatolia, and even in Egypt. The relationships between the people of the South and Celts is still unclear, but there is enough archaeological evidence to prove that it existed. The most mysterious question seems to be centered on the farthest trade destination – the Mediterranean area.

How did the Celtic trade route spread around Europe?

The Celtic trade route probably spread around Europe and the Middle East. It is known that the Celtic warriors fought in the Middle East, Anatolia, and even in Egypt. The relationships between the people of the South and Celts is still unclear, but there is enough archaeological evidence to prove that it existed.

How old are the inscriptions found in Egypt?

In Egypt, a number of mysterious inscriptions and examples of rock art have been found in the Sinai. It is estimated that some of the images could be 12,000 years old. The find is providing insights into the prehistoric past of the region.

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