Ancient Egypt
Explore Ancient Egypt through its magnificent architecture and sculpture, the pyramids, hieroglyphs, the lives of the pharaohs, gods and goddesses, and more.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
A gallery of artifacts from the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibition.
A gallery of artifacts from the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibition.
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
A gallery of artifacts from the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibition.
A gallery of artifacts from the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibition.
DVD Review - Egypt: Rediscovering a Lost World
It is probably every budding Egyptologist's dream to travel to Egypt and visit the sites of the pyramids, temples and tombs. For most of us it will remain a dream. The second best thing you can do is treat yourself to this BBC series about the discoveries which lay the foundations for today's knowledge about Africa's oldest recorded civilization.
It is probably every budding Egyptologist's dream to travel to Egypt and visit the sites of the pyramids, temples and tombs. For most of us it will remain a dream. The second best thing you can do is treat yourself to this BBC series about the discoveries which lay the foundations for today's knowledge about Africa's oldest recorded civilization.
Book Review - Ancient Egypt by Barry Kemp
Book Review of Ancient Egypt by Barry Kemp – An amazing amount of information packed into an excellent introductory text.
Book Review of Ancient Egypt by Barry Kemp – An amazing amount of information packed into an excellent introductory text.
Ancient Egypt: Predynastic Period (5500 -- 3100 BCE)
The Predynastic Period of Ancient Egypt saw the development of grouped communities, the worlds first written language, institutionalised religion, and the development of the plough. Archaeologists have divided the Period into four relatively distinct phases to aid their understanding of the social, scientific, and political developments in Egypt at that time.
The Predynastic Period of Ancient Egypt saw the development of grouped communities, the worlds first written language, institutionalised religion, and the development of the plough. Archaeologists have divided the Period into four relatively distinct phases to aid their understanding of the social, scientific, and political developments in Egypt at that time.
Menes: first pharaoh of Egypt?
According to Ancient Egyptian history Menes was the founder of the unified Egyptian state which combined Upper and Lower Egypt.
According to Ancient Egyptian history Menes was the founder of the unified Egyptian state which combined Upper and Lower Egypt.
Ancient Egypt: the Father of Time
The way in which we divide the day into hours and minutes, as well as the structure and length of the yearly calendar, owes much to pioneering developments in ancient Egypt.
The way in which we divide the day into hours and minutes, as well as the structure and length of the yearly calendar, owes much to pioneering developments in ancient Egypt.
Tutankhamun: The Boy Pharaoh
Be amazed at the treasures discovered in the tomb of the most famous Ancient Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun. His was the first tomb found still containing treasure.
Be amazed at the treasures discovered in the tomb of the most famous Ancient Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun. His was the first tomb found still containing treasure.
Manetho: Father of Pharaonic History
Manetho wrote his Aegyptiaca, which gave details of 30 Egyptian dynasties (a term he coined), around 300 BCE. It is the basic structure we use today (grouped by periods or kingdoms) to define an Ancient Egyptian chronology. His original text now exists only as fragments quoted in works written between the first and eighth centuries CE.
Manetho wrote his Aegyptiaca, which gave details of 30 Egyptian dynasties (a term he coined), around 300 BCE. It is the basic structure we use today (grouped by periods or kingdoms) to define an Ancient Egyptian chronology. His original text now exists only as fragments quoted in works written between the first and eighth centuries CE.
The Discovery of King Tut
In November 1922 Howard Carter found the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, despite the belief by other archaeologists that there was nothing left to be found in the valley.
In November 1922 Howard Carter found the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, despite the belief by other archaeologists that there was nothing left to be found in the valley.
How to Make a Mummy
A light-hearted look by About.com's Ancient History guide on how to make a mummy as the Egyptians would have.
A light-hearted look by About.com's Ancient History guide on how to make a mummy as the Egyptians would have.
Deir el Bahri
The complex of buildings known as Deir el Bahri -- Arabic for Monastery of the North -- includes a mortuary temple for Neb-Hepet-Re and Queen Hatshepsut's temple.
The complex of buildings known as Deir el Bahri -- Arabic for Monastery of the North -- includes a mortuary temple for Neb-Hepet-Re and Queen Hatshepsut's temple.
Who's Who in Egyptian History
Want to know who someone in Egyptian history was and what they did? This A to Z list will tell you.
Want to know who someone in Egyptian history was and what they did? This A to Z list will tell you.
Construction and design of pyramids
How were the ancient pyramids in Egypt built? Here's the Egyptian Tourism Authority's explanation, plus how their design evolved.
How were the ancient pyramids in Egypt built? Here's the Egyptian Tourism Authority's explanation, plus how their design evolved.
Timeline of the Pharaohs
From the Pre-Dynastic eras to Ptolemaic and Roman times. This is an attractive multi-part timeline complete with maps and photographs. A good starting point for further research.
From the Pre-Dynastic eras to Ptolemaic and Roman times. This is an attractive multi-part timeline complete with maps and photographs. A good starting point for further research.
Egyptian Contributions to Astronomy
A brief description of how the Ancient Egyptians gave us the 24 hour day and the 365 day year.
A brief description of how the Ancient Egyptians gave us the 24 hour day and the 365 day year.