Curated OER
Image From Development of Pyramids Gallery
The BBC offers an excellent site full of resources on ancient Egypt. Includes a large collection of articles, images, and stories.
Curated OER
Image for a Female Banquet Guest
A six page article dealing with life of women in Ancient Egypt, what roles they could play from wives and mothers to women of leisure and more.
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 2: Early Civilizations: Mesopotamia and Egypt
Learning module with video tutorial, interactive review game and assessment prepares students for the Ohio state Social Studies on early civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt.
University of Chicago
Lost Egypt: Early Photos of Egyptian Monuments
A series of photos taken in the nineteenth century of various ancient Egyptian temples and other religious sites. There is also a good article on the history of early photography in Egypt including a description of how nineteenth-century...
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Bbc: The Pyramid of Hawara, Egypt
One of the less well known pyramids of Egypt is the Pyramid of Hawara, built by Amenemhat III, who ruled Egypt between 1842 and 1794 BC. The author describes how this pyramid came to be, its construction and subsequent history.
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Godchecker: Egyptian Mythology
Introduction to the Gods of Egypt with definitions and descriptions of the Ancient Gods and Goddesses of Egypt and their cultural significance.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: Unit: Beginnings 600 Bce
This virtual course from Khan Academy is a series of video tutorials and practice links that follow the world's prehistory through 600 BCE.
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: Middle Kingdom
This article lists the dynasties that ruled the Middle Kingdom of Egypt from the 11th dynasty (2125-1991 BC) to the 17th dynasty (1650-1550 BC) and describes the major events that marked the reigns of their respective pharaohs.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Sinai Egypt
Comprehensive web site featuring information on Sinai in Egypt including topics such as history, holy land, the Bedouin, major sites, maps, travel information, and more.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Amenhotep Iii
Reference material on the life and history of one of ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty rulers, Amenhotep III.
Other
Cmc: Ancient Egyptian Civilization Writing
Site provides information on ancient Egyptian forms of writing. There are charts that show translations of hieroglyphics as well as information on scribes and writing in pyramids.
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: New Kingdom
Learn about the New Kingdom and its dynasties, beginning with the 18th dynasty (1550-1295 BCE). See how Egyptian dating is expressed by ruling families. Related links are provided for detailed information.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Enter the Tomb!
The Serapeum of Saqqara tomb is an ancient burial site in Egypt. Read about the rediscovery of this important place in the 1850's and the treasures it holds.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Egypt: In the Land of the Pyramids Quiz
Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over Egyptian Pyramids. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Atum
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of creation, Atum. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
Able Media
Able Media: Ancient Egyptian Gods
Articles on 28 Egyptian gods and goddesses--includes the deity's symbols and manner of representation.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Rosetta Stone
Audio slideshow discussing Rosetta Stone, 196 BC. [3:56] Includes links to additional information.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Thirtieth Dynasty
Extensively details the invasions of Egypt by Persia that ultimately led to the establishment of Persian rule in the 31st Dynasty. Contains hyperlinked definitions of terms and descriptions of people.
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St. Louis Public Schools: Ancient Civilizations [Pdf]
This slide presentation provides information regarding how geography affected cultural development during the development of early civilization. It describes city-states, early religious beliefs, social structure and technology of the...
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Bbc: An Introduction to Pharaonic Egypt
The author presents an overview of 3,000 years of Egyptian history beginning with the time of the pharaohs.
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Culture Focus: Egypt: The Pyramids of Giza
Welcome to the famous pyramids of Giza! Learn about their history, the different kinds of pyramids, construction, and purpose. Included are a number of exterior and interior photos of both pyramids and artifacts.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Ancient Civilizations and the Modern World
Learn how ancient civilzations developed based on the local physical features and how the boundaries of early civilizations compare to their modern counterparts.
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: The Woman Who Was King
A brief article describing Queen Hatshepsut's rise to power and her 20-year reign.
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