Influence of the ancient civilization of Egypt on the surrounding areas promoted the establishment of three big empires and three religious beliefs in three continents and finally shaped up civilization of the Middle East.

• 埃及和两河流域是古代中东的两大文明中心 ,受其影响周边发展起若干小文明 ,而在文明交往的推动下先后建立了包括三大洲的一些大帝国 ,以及三大一神教 ,最终形成了中东文化圈