An article which discusses the problems associated with the identification of the "Royal Mummies of Egypt". These were some of the most famous Pharaohs of the New Kingdom.

Read about the impressive pyramids at Giza, how they were made, and why they were placed the way they were.

Kids learn about the biography of Hatshepsut of Ancient Egypt. A famous and powerful woman Egyptian pharaoh.

Kids learn about the biography of Ramses II of Ancient Egypt. The greatest of the Egyptian Pharaohs, he ruled for 66 years.

Kids learn about the biography of Tutankhamun of Ancient Egypt. The pharaoh and boy king famous for the treasures of his tomb.

Kids learn about the biography of Cleopatra VII of Ancient Egypt. The last Pharaoh and friends of Romans Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

Kids learn about the Great Sphinx of Ancient Egypt. This giant statue was built over 4000 years ago near the Giza pyramids.

A short history of the Assyrian conquest of Egypt that deeply integrates historical references made by Herodotus' "Histories" and the Bible. Includes related links that include a dynasty list.

This article from PBS explains the role of priests in ancient Egypt as advisors to the pharaohs among other duties. Find out why the priests grew so wealthy and important in the government.

Article with pictures teaches kids about pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Students learn about the role pharaohs played in Egyptian society and their importance as both politcal and religious leaders. With links to resources including...

Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. The rulers and kings of this world civilization.

This resource focuses on some of the many prominent personalities who lived in ancient Egypt. View the history of pharaohs, kings, and kingdoms.

This article list the rulers, dynasties, and major events of Egypt's Old Kingdom from the 1st dynasty (3100-2890 BC) to the 8th dynasty (2181-2125 BC).

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage idiscusses the legend of the curse of King Tut's tomb and the true events surrounding the attempts to move this tomb. The text is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential...

Use this site to explore the pyramids of Egypt and to learn how they were built and why.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart on the creation of a piece of headwear in the style of Ancient Egypt that will fit the wearer and be fit for purpose.

A brief article describing Queen Hatshepsut's rise to power and her 20-year reign.

Learn about the New Kingdom and its dynasties, beginning with the 18th dynasty (1550-1295 BCE). See how Egyptian dating is expressed by ruling families. Related links are provided for detailed information.

Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over Egyptian Pyramids. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.

In 1923, the tomb of King Tut was finally unsealed by the British excavation team led by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. This exhibit from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago offers an image gallery of photographs taken...

Online travel guide explores Egyptian Pharaohs of the ancient world.

Provides hieroglyphic translations for many of the prominent pharaohs from Egypt's past. A good resource for instructing students about Egyptian writing and royalty.

Beautiful photographs of the craftmen's village of Deir el-Medina and the tombs they built for themselves while working on the pharaohs' temples in the Valley of the Kings.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest pyramid of all and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Detailed information and links are found here.