The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Black For Luck Some sculptures were made from dark grey or black stone. Black was lucky because it was the colour of the rich soil left by the Nile flood.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Egypt and the Nile