Science: Archaeology: Periods and Cultures: Ancient Egypt: History

Project to publish online the records in the Archive of the Griffith Institute of Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.

Description of the discovery and contents of the intact tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamon discovered in Egypt in 1922.

Maynard Owen Williams describes the opening of the tomb of King Tutankhamen for National Geographic in this online version of the famous first article from 1923.

Explores the Nile River Valley between 1850 and 1930, at a time that saw the birth of Egyptology as a science and the flowering of photography.

An electronic copy of excavation reports published by W.M. Flinders Petrie in 1890.

Online version of the 1891 volume by Amelia B. Edwards.

Ancient Egyptian history, including the various dynasties and their pharaohs, religious and funerary beliefs, gods, temples, tombs and photos.

The discoveries of ancient Egypt as recorded on maps, prints, stereocards, postcards and bookcovers, and their influence on design from the 18th century to the present.

Supports learning across different disciplines and provides an index of topics, maps, and a timeline.

Learn about the dynasties, monuments, religion, and culture of the ancient Egyptian era . Features articles, maps, photos of the author's collection of replicas, a bibliography, and links to recent archaeological discoveries.