Directory of Egypt Resources

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From approximately 5,000 BC to around 400 AD, the study of the geography, climate, culture, pharaohs, kings, queens, dieties, daily life, architecture of ancient Egypt, Kush, and Nubia.

Subcategories

• Hieroglyphics
• Mummies
• Pyramids

Resources in This Category

• A Timeline of Ancient Egypt

  http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/resources/timeline.html
  Identifies the various periods in Egyptian history, from 3100 B.C.-395 A.D.

• Ancient Egypt

  http://www.angelfire.com/wi/egypt/index.html
  Provides an introduction to hieroglyphics, religion, the pyramids, and burial practices. Includes pictures.

• Ancient Egypt

  http://www2.sptimes.com/Egypt/EgyptCredit.4.html
  An in-depth look at the geography, daily life, art and architecture of the ancient Egyptians, from the Saint Petersburg Times.

• Ancient Egypt

  http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
  Includes information on Egyptian life, gods and goddesses, mummification, rulers, pyramids, temples, time, trade, and writing, as well as games to play online. From the British Museum.

• Ancient Egypt for Children

  http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/egypt.htm
  Spell your name in hieroglyphics, look at Egyptian wall painting, and learn about the temple of Abu Simbel.

• Ancient Egypt for Kids

  http://www.kingtutone.com/kids/
  Includes puzzles, pyramid maze, 3D Egyptian art, coloring book and kids trivia test.

• Ancient Egypt Kid Connection

  http://www.guardians.net/egypt/kids/
  Fun and fascinating facts about the region, its culture, and its people. Includes links to related games, crafts, and quizzes.

• Ancient Egyptian and Nubian Art

  http://carlos.emory.edu/collections/egyptian-nubian-near-eastern
  Learn about the artwork featured at Emory University's permanent ancient Egyptian and Nubian art collection.

• At the Tomb of Tutankhamen

  http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/egypt-guide/
  A multimedia presentation from National Geographic describes the opening of the tomb in 1923 and shows the treasures that were found inside.

• BBC - History - Egyptians

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/
  Includes articles, timeline and multimedia zone.

• Civilization.ca - Mysteries of Egypt

  http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/egypt/egypt_e.shtml
  Learn about ancient Egyptian topics including government, daily life, and clothing. From the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

• Color Me Egypt

  http://www.touregypt.net/kids/
  Learn about the country, its history, pyramids, and people. Includes activities, coloring pages, and games.

• Dan Murphy's Mummy

  http://www.site-ology.com/egypt/
  Explores the religion, funerals, and who got mummified in ancient Egypt.

• Deep in the Tombs of Egypt

  http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/Tombs.html
  Watch a short movie about mummies, learn to draw like an Egyptian, or read ancient Egyptian tall tales.

• Egypt Quest

  http://www.egypt-quest.bravepages.com/
  Includes instructions for making a timeline, photo galleries and resource links.

• Egypt's Golden Empire

  http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/
  Interactive PBS site portrays Egyptian life at the height of the New Kingdom. Includes a look at the Pharoahs who led the nation to the peak of its glory. Requires Flash plug-in.

• Egyptian Research by Evan and Orla

  http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~talmar/egypt.html
  Discusses many psychological, physical, and social aspects of life in ancient Egypt.

• Evan and Orla's Egyptian Research Page

  http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~talmar/egypt.htm
  General information and basic history of the region. Created especially for elementary school students.

• Mysteries of the Nile

  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/egypt/
  Explore both the New and Old Kingdoms of Egypt and learn how teams built an obelisk.

• Neferchichi's Tomb

  http://www.neferchichi.com/
  Provides information for kids and amateur Egyptologists. Includes clip art, lesson plans, activity ideas, and facts about mummies.

• Nile File

  http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/kids/games-quizzes/nile-file/
  A child-friendly interactive guide to the history of Ancient Egyptians, including their lifestyle, work, and religion.

• OsirisNet.net

  http://www.osirisnet.net/
  Devoted to the tombs and mastabas of ancient Egypt. Includes photos and maps. [English and French].

• Secrets of the Pharaohs

  http://www.pbs.org/wnet/pharaohs/
  Interactive guide to Egypt's artistic past. Includes maps, timelines, and photographs. From PBS.

• The Ancient Egypt Site

  http://www.ancient-egypt.org/
  Experience the wonder of Ancient Egypt, its history, language, and culture, with an Egyptologist as a guide.

• The Children's Gallery

  http://www.egyptartsite.com/
  Drawings by sixth graders provide a glimpse into the ancient Egyptian world.

• Theban Mapping Project

  http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/
  Archaeologists in Egypt's Valley of the Kings have been posting their discoveries on the web nearly as soon as they are made. Over 100 rooms have been discovered already.

• Virtual Egypt: The Daily Papyrus

  http://www.virtual-egypt.com/
  Learn about pyramids, hieroglyphics, and mummies, through articles, photos and multimedia. Presented in the style of an ancient newspaper.

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