The British Museum
The British Museum: The Underworld of Ancient Egypt
Travel into the Underworld, a place, according to Egyptian belief, that one must pass through to get to paradise. See if you can make it safely.
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Hieroglyphic Alphabet
Hieroglyphs were called "the words of God" by the Egyptians and were mainly used by the priests. Read a brief history of this beautiful alphabet and practice writing your name or short messages in Hieroglyphics.
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Aldokkan: Ancient Egyptian Obelisks
A series of essential facts about obelisks, as they were developed and used by the ancient Egyptians.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot and learn about the writing system developed by the ancient Egyptians.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ancient Egypt, 3150 to 31 Bce
A map from 1885 of Egypt showing contemporary and ancient cities of the region, including the borders along the Nile River between the Upper, Middle, and Lower kingdoms from 3150 to 31 BC. The ancient names of cities are given in capital...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ancient Egypt, 525 Bc
A map of Egypt at the time of the Persian conquest by Cambyses (525 BC) at the end of the Twenty-Sixth Dynasty under Psamtik III. The map shows the delta city of Pelusium and the lower capital of Moph (Memphis) conquered by Cambyses. At...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Celebrities of Ancient Egypt
Ten notable ancient Egyptian rulers, including Ramses III, Seti I, Gemahlin Amenophis III, Ptolemaeus Euergetes II, Nefertari, Arsinoe II Philadelphus, Aethopian, Cleopatra II, and Mutemua XVII.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Music
Information on instruments and the importance of music in ancient Egyptian culture. Includes photos, links to worksheets, activities and quizzes.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Gods
Illustrated reference page designed for elementary students provides a comprehensive overview of ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses.
Quia
Quia: Exploring Lines and Angles
If you're looking for a short quiz to check your students' basic knowledge about ancient Egyptian art, then you will find this site very useful. There are seven scored multiple choice questions, and the quiz automatically shows the...
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Ancient Egyptian Art for Kids
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Art. Study the statues and wall paintings of this great civilization.
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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.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tutankhamun's Tomb (Innermost Coffin and Death Mask)
Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb held a wealth of objects that give us unique insights into this period of ancient Egyptian history. Read about the discovery of his tomb and view pictures of the contents in this article.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Tomb Chapel of Nebamun
The British Museum contains 11 fragments of wall painting, some of the most famous images of Egyptian art. The fragments come from the now lost tomb-chapel of Nebamun, an ancient Egyptian scribe or, "scribe and grain accountant in the...
A&E Television
History.com: The Little Known Peruvian Pyramids That Are as Old as Egypt's
Caral was an architectural marvel - a 1,500-acre complex constructed by the oldest known civilization in the Western Hemisphere. Colossal pyramid structures in the Americas as old as those in Egypt? The Sacred City of Caral-Supe, in...
University College London
University College London: Digital Egypt: Burial Customs: Mastabas
A university-level collection of digital resources about mastabas, which combines information and graphics about mastabas, in general, with information and graphics about specific mastabas, such as those found at Saqqara, Egypt. Includes...
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Bbc: Egyptian Pyramids
Gives an introduction to pyramid construction and an overview of the most well known pyramids in Egypt.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mastaba Tombs at Dahshur, Egypt
Information about the archaeological excavation of an ancient Egypitian cemetery found at Dahshur, Egypt, home to the remains of several different mastabas. Includes a reconstruction of the mastaba of a royal courtier and an interesting...
The British Museum
Pyramids: Construction of Khufu's Great Pyramid
Read a story about the building process of the Great Pyramid by the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu.
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Mummy Tombs
Don't miss this fascinating site with information about mummies around the world, museums, and projects you can try at home. Contains fascinating photos and even recent news articles about this ancient tradition.
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Great Scott: Hieroglyphs
Excercises teaching Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics, including writing, numbers, and fractions.
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Theban Mapping Project: Anatomy of a Ancient Egyptian Tomb
A detailed analysis of the various architectural elements found in ancient Egyptian tombs located in the "Valley of the Kings."
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Spurlock Museum: Egyptian Mummification
A virtual exhibition on Egyptian mummification. Covers the history through different periods of Egypt's history, the rituals, artifacts found with mummies, sources of information about mummification, the materials that were used, and the...
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