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Dogo News: Week of 5 12 14: Tomb Painting Provides Answers to Pyramids Mystery
Modern people have always wondered how the pyramids of Egypt were contstructed. Learn what we are now discovering that may unveil the facts about this ancient achievement.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Minding Your Mummies: The Science of Mummification
Mummies have always played a part in nightmares for Western cultures, but in ancient Egypt, mummification was a serious religious ritual. They believed that preserving human remains was necessary so that the previous owner could enjoy...
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art: Bronze Mount From a "Shawabty Bundle": Arm With Feather
This Bronze mount from a "Shawabty Bundle": Arm with Feather, c. 1336-1256 BC comes from Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Qubbanet el-Qirud, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18 or early Dynasty 19.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art: Shawabty Bundle": Arm With Scribe's Palette
This Bronze Mount from a "Shawabty Bundle": Arm with Scribe's Palette, c. 1336-1256 BC is a funerary figure from Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Qubbanet el-Qirud, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18 or early Dynasty 19.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art: Bronze Mount From a "Shawabty Bundle": Head
This Bronze Mount from a "Shawabty Bundle": Head, c. 1336-1256 BC comes from Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Qubbanet el-Qirud, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 or early Dynasty 19.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art: Lentoid Flask (Pilgrim Flask)
This glass Lentoid Flask (Pilgrim Flask), c. 1336-1186 BC is representative art from Egypt, New Kingdom, during the Late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC) to Dynasty 19 (1295-1186 BC)/
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art: Unguent Bottle (Krateriskos)
This Unguent Bottle (Krateriskos), c. 1336-1295 BC made of alabaster is from Egypt, New Kingdom, during the Late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC). (post-Amarna period or later).
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Egyptian Science
History for Kids reference page with illustrations provides details of a number of scientific achievements from ancient Egypt, including metal working, glass blowing, surveying and the development of standardized measurement.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Bread, the Staff of Life
A look at the preparation of flour and the baking of bread in ancient Egyptian kitchens. Bread, the staff of life, was vital to all classes of Egyptians.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Food: Bread, Beer, and All Good Things
An interesting look at food, cooking, and cooking utensils in ancient Egypt. Take the opportunity to see pictures of banquets from tombs, and read quotes from ancient Egyptian records.
Other
Guardian's Spotlight: Interview With Dr. Zahi Hawass
The transcript of an interview with one of the world's greatest experts on the Pyramids of Giza. Hawass provides detailed information on the latest discoveries.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Mummies and Pyramids
This book checks information shared in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #3: Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. Mummies and Pyramids, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne, is the...
Curated OER
Oriental Institute: The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
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...
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Fruits and Vegetables
A description of the many fruits and vegetables available to the ancient Egyptians. A chart is provided showing which frits and vegetables were grown in which seasons.
Discovering Egypt
Discovering Egypt: The Woman Who Was King
A brief article describing Queen Hatshepsut's rise to power and her 20-year reign.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Meat and Fish
An interesting look at the role meat and fish played in the Egyptians' diet. Many kinds of animals were domesticated for use of both upper and lower classes. Hyperlinks for more information.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Clothing
A comprehensive description of clothing in ancient Egypt: fabrics, construction, styles, laundering, and footwear. Many pictures accompany the commentary.
University of Michigan
Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Storage and Cooking
Pottery used for food storage and transportation of liquids offers insight into Egyptian daily life. See pictures of many different styles of pottery.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt: Aha! Or Is It King Menes
An interesting look at Menes, and whether that was, in fact, his name or possibly a title. Includes some discussion of his reign and whether he was in fact the first Egyptian ruler.
Other
American University (Cairo): Theban Mapping Project
Explore the ancient city of Thebes at this amazing website that brings together zoomable maps, video, images, text, a glossary and timeline, and other resources to help learners understand the significance of the ongoing archaeological...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: Army and Soldiers
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian army and soldiers including their weapons and chariots. The history of this world civilization.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Geography and the Nile River
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Geography and the Nile River. The Nile provided fertile land, transportation, and building materials for Egypt.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: King Tut's Tomb
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian secret of King Tut's Tomb. How it was found, the curse, and the treasure inside the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankamun
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Great Pyramids of Giza
The last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramids of Giza are perhaps the most famous and discussed structures in history. However, they are threatened by urban encroachment and political chaos. With the...
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