Instructional Video5:33
Curated Video

Egypt, Exploring the Marvels of Abu Simbel Temples

12th - Higher Ed
Abu Simbel features stunning temples carved into sandstone cliffs, built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BCE. The Great Temple, dedicated to three deities, showcases colossal statues of Ramses II and intricate reliefs of his...
Instructional Video9:30
Curated Video

Abu Simbel – Colossal Statues of Ancient Egyptian Gods

6th - Higher Ed
Abu Simbel, rediscovered in 1813 near the Sudanese border in Egypt, is renowned for its colossal statues, solar alignment, and intricate depictions of Egyptian gods. Relocated during the construction of the Aswan High Dam through a...
Instructional Video11:00
Curated Video

Battle of Kadesh, 1274 BC Clash of the Ancient Superpowers DOCUMENTARY

6th - Higher Ed
Battle of Kadesh, 1274 BC Clash of the Ancient Superpowers DOCUMENTARY
Instructional Video6:14
Wonderscape

Mummies of Egypt: Beyond King Tut

K - 5th
Explore the famous mummies of Egypt besides King Tut. Learn about Ramses II's powerful legacy, Hatshepsut's rule as a rare female pharaoh, and the significance of animal mummies in Egyptian culture. Discover how archaeologists used...
Stock Footage0:56
Curated Video

Italy, Rome, Piazza della Rotonda Obelisk (Ramses II) from Egypt Heliopolis

9th - Higher Ed
Italy, Rome, Piazza della Rotonda Obelisk (Ramses II) from Egypt Heliopolis
Stock Footage0:52
Curated Video

France, Paris, Place de la Concorde - Luxor Obelisk (Ramses II) from Egypt Luxor

9th - Higher Ed
France, Paris, Place de la Concorde - Luxor Obelisk (Ramses II) from Egypt Luxor
Stock Footage3:18
Curated Video

Egypt, Ancient Memphis

9th - Higher Ed
Memphis was one of the oldest and most important cities in ancient Egypt, located at the entrance to the Nile River Valley near the Giza plateau. Memphis was the ancient capital of Inebu-hedj, the first nome of Lower Egypt.
Instructional Video8:58
Curated OER

Engineering an Empire - Egypt Part 10/10

6th - 12th
The History Channel's "Engineering an Empire" concludes with a focus on Abu Simbel.  Animated reconstructions contrast with the current appearance of this massive monument, built without computers or cranes by Egyptian engineers.
Instructional Video9:03
Curated OER

Engineering an Empire - Egypt - Part 9/10

6th - 12th
Shades of Indiana Jones and Ramses II! False burial chambers and pits are all features of the most thoroughly decorated of all the Valley of the Kings tombs. Part nine also looks at the engineering techniques used to create Abu Simbel as...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Ramesses Ii

9th - 10th
Ramesses, the last great New Kingdom pharaoh, was responsible for a huge building campaign. Read about his life and watch three PBS videos on Ramesses' rule. RealPlayer required.
Instructional Video
Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt: Temple of Luxor

9th - 10th
Click on the map of the temple of Luxor to see the individual parts of this famous Egyptian site. A description accompanies each section.