World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Culture
Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.
Other
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."
Other
Ancient Egypt: The Mythology
A wealth of information about Egyptian religion. It includes an encyclopedia of gods and goddesses, myths, folktales, and articles about religious practices and cultural centers.
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.
Other
Theban Mapping Project: Egyptian Funerary Equipment
A five-page article dealing with the objects used in ancient Egyptian funerary practices. Details are given on the sarcophagi, coffins, shabtis and the like.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: A New Look at an Ancient Culture: Egypt
Students can take a virtual tour of a collection of Egyptian artifacts, visit the sites of numerous archaeological expeditions, and learn a tremendous amount about the complex gods and goddesses of the Egyptian religion.
Other
Amigos De La Egiptologia: Religion Y Mitologia
Religion and mythology are very important in understanding how ancient Egyptian culture was formed. This site offers scientific works, series and documents, a dictionary of mythological terms, symbols and basic concepts and ceremonies....
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Games
Some of the games in ancient Egypt were designed just for adults, but others were played by people of all ages.
Other
Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Geb
Detailed information about Geb, an ancient Egyptian earth god.
The British Museum
Ancient Egypt: Osiris
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the underworld, Osiris. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Government in Ancient Egypt
This site from the North Park University provides information concerning the Old Kingdom of Egypt (2686-2181 BC) and its system of government. Examines the functions of the government and the links between government and religion.
University of Michigan
Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Pharonic Egypt
Pictures of artifacts showing the importance of food and food offerings in Egyptian tombs. Provision for the afterlife was paramount.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Egyptian Civilizations
This site from The History Guide provides a general overview of the Egyptian civilization, focusing mainly on its geography, dynasties, and religion.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Atum
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of creation, Atum. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Book of the Dead
Explains the meaning and role of the ancient Egyptian 'Book of the Dead.'
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Canopic Jars
Explains the role of canopic jars in ancient Egyptian burial customs.
Other
Bbc: Egyptian Legends and Theology
A brief overview of the major beliefs and legends in Egyptian theology.
Other
Amigos De La Egiptologia: La Mujer en El Antiguo Egipto
In Spanish, discover the importance of the mother in ancient Egyptian society and religion.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Horus
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of the sky, Horus. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Isis
A brief overview of the Egyptian god of protection, Isis. Contains images and hyperlinked terms.
Other
Amenhotep Iv (Akhenaten)
Provides a concise summary of the life of Amenhotep IV, including comments regarding his legacy in later societies.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Religion of Ancient Egypt
Article for kids on the religion, gods and goddess of ancient Egypt. Includes links to activities, worksheets and quizzes.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Amulets
Explains the role that amulets played in ancient Egypt.