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Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.C. 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 Ancient Egyptian Cats
This essay explores the domestication and deification of cats by ancient Egyptians, including information on the goddesses Bastet and Sekhmet, Bubastis, the death and mummification of cats, and the present state of cats in Egypt. From Cats and Kittens magazine. http://www.petpublishing.com/catkit/articles/egypt.shtml Topics: History By Place, Mammals, Pets Last updated May 7, 2003 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 Digital Karnak
Website devoted to the ancient Egyptian temple of the god Amun in Karnak (near modern day Luxor, Egypt). Features a "timemap" showing the development of the temple complex (view by date or by pharaoh or other leader), video animations of the temple model, modern video footage of Karnak and Luxor, photos, and instructional texts on topics such as daily ritual, architectural features, and construction methods. From the University of California, Los Angeles. http://dlib.etc.ucla.edu/projects/Karnak/ Topics: Archaeology, Architecture Last updated Apr 24, 2009 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 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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