How were 2000 year old civilisations (such as Ancient Egypt) viewed 2000 years ago, for example by the Romans? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

How were 2000 year old civilisations (such as Ancient Egypt) viewed 2000 years ago, for example by the Romans?

by LordM000

Were they seen as similar to the contemporary societies at the time, or were they seen as primitive, or even impressive or legendary? How have these opinions shifted over time?

Ameisen

I'm not sure what you're asking. Are you asking how the Romans viewed the contemporary Egyptians, or how the Romans viewed Egyptian civilization 2000 years prior to contemporary?