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Egypt The Ancient Egypt Web Site 
 Explores "more than 3,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, from the end of prehistory at around 3,000 BC to the closing of the last Egyptian temple in 535/537 AD." Contains a timeline; maps and photographs of monuments; information on Middle-Egyptian grammar and the royal titulary of the Egyptian Pharaohs; a browsable list of people, places, and things; a bibliography; and links. Created by a Belgian Egyptologist. http://www.ancient-egypt.org/ Topics: Archaeology, Architecture, History, History By Place, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Aug 25, 2004 The Ancient Egyptian Culture Exhibit
This site provides a glimpse into ancient Egypt. Topics cover daily life, art, the military, architecture, hieroglyphs, religion, government, maps, history (including a timeline), and archaeology. Features a bibliography and related links. From the EMuseum at Minnesota State University, Mankato. http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/ Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place Last updated Feb 9, 2004 The British Museum: Ancient Egypt
Information about Egyptian life, geography, gods and goddesses, mummification, pharaohs, pyramids, temples, time, trades, and writing. Each section includes a story, a nonlinear presentation of information ("Explore"), and an activity to develop analytical, mathematical, and observational skills within the context of the chosen topic. "Staff Room" offers resources for teachers. From the British Museum. http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html Topics: Archaeology, Architecture, History, History By Place Last updated Feb 16, 2006 Country Profile: Egypt
Profile of Egypt, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Egyptian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, historical audio and video clips, and audio of the national anthem. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/737642.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Egypt
Provides annotated Web links to information about modern-day Egypt in the areas of economic development, environment, education, history, culture, foreign policy, politics, news, and human rights. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Egypt.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent Last updated Dec 29, 2004 Egyptians
Explores ancient Egyptian history through articles, images, and interactive media. Articles include The Decipherment of Hieroglyphs and Careers for Women in Ancient Egypt . Features embalming and pyramid building games, a timeline (covering kingdoms, pharaohs, dynasties, and main events), and image galleries. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/ Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place Last updated May 20, 2003 Eternal Egypt/L'Egypte Eternelle
This site features "high-resolution images, three-dimensional reconstructions of Egyptian monuments and antiquities, as well as virtually-reconstructed environments, panoramic images, and panoramic views of present-day Egypt captured by robotic cameras located from the top of Karnak Temple to the streets of Old Cairo." Access images and information about Egyptian artifacts and architecture using a map, timeline, topics, or related methods. Includes a glossary. Searchable. In English, French, and Arabic. From IBM and the Egyptian government. http://www.eternalegypt.org/ Topics: Archaeology, Architecture, History By Place Last updated Oct 15, 2005 KingTutOne.com
Good introductory Web site on ancient Egypt, including pharaohs, clip art, pyramids, queens, King Tut, mummies, art, religion, gods, hieroglyphs, societies, and the Sphinx. Each topic has extended essays and further links. Searchable and browsable, with a mailing list for new and updated scripts, a message board, and a virtual postcard link. http://www.kingtutone.com/ Topics: Archaeology, Heads of State, History, History By Place Last updated Aug 27, 2002 Life in Ancient Egypt
This exhibit explores life in ancient Egypt, looking at their natural world, gods and religion, and funerary customs. An understanding of their artifacts provides glimpses into their daily life. Included are a timeline and many images. From the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibitions/egypt/index.htm Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place Last updated Aug 21, 2009 Mysteries of Egypt
Information about ancient Egyptian civilization, including geography, architecture, government, writing, religion, daily life (food, shelter, transportation, trades and crafts, clothing and adornment), and sciences. There is also information about the female ruler Hatshepsut as well as Tutankhamun, along with a virtual tour of his tomb. A teacher's guide, bibliography, and related sites are also provided. Also available in French. From the Canadian Museum of Civilization. http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/egypt/egypt_e.shtml Topics: Archaeology, History, History By Place, Museums Last updated Nov 4, 2008 UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology (UEE) : Open Version
This website provides an encyclopedia on ancient Egyptian history and culture with peer-reviewed articles from the world's leading Egyptologists, archaeologists, linguists, art historians, geologists, and others. Topics include scarabs, Osiris and the deceased, famine, and cordage production. Search, or browse papers by year. The articles are in English, each with an abstract in Arabic. From the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles. http://repositories.cdlib.org/nelc/uee/ Topics: Archaeology, History By Place Last updated May 8, 2009 |
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