Egyptian
culture was largely influenced by Greek customs during this period. The
Greeks were clever 
enough
not to change the religious structure. Instead they adopted the Egyptian
gods. In this manner, the goddess Hathor merged with the Greek love goddess
Aphrodite. This was a way to rule the country.When
the first Christians came to Egypt they started to use the old temples for
their services. The Christians in Egypt are called Coptic and it is one
of the oldest churches in the world. The followers of the new religion were
eager to wipe out everything they considered pagan. The Christians carved
their own symbols on the temple walls and they cut the statues into stone
crosses.
First published: Monday 20th May, 1996.
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