The most notable difference between Egyptians and other civilizations is their age-up and empowerment mechanics. They are able to age up by building Temples instead of researching a technology in their Town Center. Each of those temples provide them with unique and powerful priests that can be used for economic, military and utility purposes.

They have access to powerful War Elephants and Elephant Archers in their Fortress and their barracks units are cheap and very quick to produce. Just when you thought you've won against the Egyptians, another stampede of powerful Elephants, Slingers, Axemen and Spearmen come swarming your way.