Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: The Nile
Along with a map of the Nile, read about settlements in the area and the importance of the Nile and its flooding to the ancient Egyptians. Follow hyperlinks to additional information.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Nile, 1903
This is a highly detailed map of the Nile River basin from the Tropic of Cancer south to the river's source at Victoria Nyanza (Lake Victoria). This map shows both the Blue Nile and White Nile river systems in 1903. Major cities, trade...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Nile Basin, 1911
A map from 1911 of the Nile River basin, showing the watershed dividing line between the Nile drainage, Congo drainage, and the coastal drainage systems to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. The map shows the Nile River headwaters in Lake...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Egypt and the Nile Valley, 1920
A map of Egypt and the Nile Valley from the delta south to the confluence of the Sobat River and the Upper Nile. This map shows Egypt Proper, Nubia, Kordofan, Sudan, Eritrea, and portions of Abyssinia and British Somalia. The map also...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Nile River Delta
This is an amazing satellite image of the Nile River Delta as seen from orbit. Located in North East Africa, the Nile River is largely agreed to be the longest river in the world, reaching 6650 kilometres (4132 miles) in length. For more...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Delta of the Nile, 1916
A map from 1916 of the Nile Delta, showing the water courses of the delta, the Pyramids, Cairo, Alexandria, Rosetta, Damietta, and Port Said and Suez at the openings of the Suez Canal.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of the Nile, August 1, 1798
A map of the Battle of The Nile in the Aboukir Bay, Egypt. The battle was between the British fleet under Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson and the French fleet. This battle, fought on 1st August, 1798, resulted in a great victory for Nelson's...
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Etc: Maps Etc: The Seven Mouths of the Nile, Circa 1250 Bc
A map of the seven mouths of the Nile as it was known in the Egyptian Twentieth Dynasty, when Zoan (Tanis) was the capital of northern Egypt.
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Eternal Egypt: Statuette of a Nile Fish
The statuette depicts a Nile fish called a Bolti. The fish was symbolic of new life and regeneration because it shelters its eggs and babies in its mouth.
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Eternal Egypt: Hapy, the Nile God
Hapy was the personification of the Nile flood. His body showed both male and female genders at the same time. Hapy was often depicted on the throne of the king, tying the lotus and the papyrus on the symbol of unification.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Nile
Pheron the king of ancient Egypt is moving an unthinkable amount of soldiers and supplies across the Nile.
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University of Texas: Sudan: Political Map
This small map of Sudan clearly shows the course of the White Nile and Blue Nile, their confluence, and the subsequent Nile River. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
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Cmc: Egyptian Civilization: Geography
Site provides information about Egyptian geography. Describes the importance of the Nile River and the Nile River Valley.
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Web Gallery of Art: Aaron Changes the Water of the Nile Into Blood
An image of "Aaron Changes the Water of the Nile into Blood", created by Jan Symonsz Pynas in 1610 (Oil on panel, 69 x 169 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Finding of Moses in the Nile
An image of "Finding of Moses in the Nile", created by Gerrit De Wet in 1650 (Oil on panel, 48 x 64 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Nile
An image of "The Nile", created by Francesco Primaticcio during the 1540's (Black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash).
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Web Gallery of Art: The River Nile From the Fountain of the Four Rivers
An image of "The River Nile from the Fountain of the Four Rivers", created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1648-51 (Marble, twice life-size).
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University of Texas: Sudan: Political Map
A political map of Sudan showing its states' boundaries, major cities and highways, and neighboring countries. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: An Audience With Nefertiti
Nefertiti was one of the most powerful and influential women in Ancient Egypt. Her bust, on display in the Neue Museum on Berlin's Museum Island, is completely unique-no other Ancient Egyptian stone bust like it is known.
The British Museum
British Museum: Maps of Ancient Egypt
Using the drop down menu you can select a variety of different maps to explore. Provides good maps and definitions of vocabulary.
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Guardian's Egypt: Map of Egypt
Print out this very detailed map of Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt, and Nubia with ancient Egyptian cities and geographic features.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Geography of Ancient Egypt
Thirteen-slide PowerPoint presentation on the geography of Ancient Egypt. Slides contain photos, maps and instructional information. [Requires download.]
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