Egypt
Categories
- Hieroglyphics (5)
- Pyramids (8)
Links
Ancient Egyptian Art and Culture
http://www.bergen.org/AAST/Projects/Egypt/
Looks at religion, social and cultural life, hieroglyphics, and art.
BBC - History - Egyptians
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/
Includes articles, timeline and multimedia zone.
Deep in the Tombs of Egypt
http://members.aol.com/MrDonnHistory/Tombs.html
Watch a short movie about mummies, learn to draw like an Egyptian, or read ancient Egyptian tall tales.
Egypt Fun Guide
http://www.seaworld.org/family-resources/fun-guides/egypt/index.htm
A simple introduction to hieroglyphics, mummies, the pyramids, the Nile River, and the archeological challenges posed by the region. Also includes a vocabulary guide, craft project, and crossword puzzle.
Egypt Quest
http://www.egypt-quest.bravepages.com/
Includes instructions for making a timeline, photo galleries and resource links.
Egypt's Golden Empire
http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/
Interactive PBS site portrays Egyptian life at the height of the New Kingdom. Includes a look at the Pharoahs who led the nation to the peak of its glory. Requires Flash plug-in.
Egypt-on-Line
Includes information about papyrus, mummies, ancient and modern-day life and links.
Egyptian Adventure
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002657/index.html
Provides information about rulers, places, and ways of life. Also includes a quiz to take after reading the information.
Egyptian Research by Evan and Orla
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~talmar/egypt.html
Discusses many psychological, physical, and social aspects of life in ancient Egypt.
Evan and Orla's Egyptian Research Page
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~talmar/egypt.htm
General information and basic history of the region. Created especially for elementary school students.