Ancient Egypt was located in Northern Africa around the end of the 4th millennium BC. The Nile River was the main source of water and for growing crops like bread, and Egyptians invented beer. Egyptians practiced mummification of rulers and placed carved ivory on mothers' stomachs for protection. They had many domesticated animals like monkeys and cats, which were seen as magical. Egyptians fought major battles like Megiddo and Kadesh, with their army divided into sections named after Egyptian gods.