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	Nameplate In the picture-writing of ancient Egypt, the name of a ruler is written inside an oval.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: The Old Kingdom