Tutankhamun
Pharaohs, Pyramids and the World of the Gods
Your young historians will learn all about the pharaohs, pyramids, and gods of ancient Egypt with these informational text worksheets, each of which are accompanied by hands-on, follow-up activities.
Other
Women in the Ancient World: Women in Ancient Egypt
Discussion on women in ancient Egypt includes the topics of clothing, economy, pregnancy, royal women and the concept of marriage in ancient Egypt.
University of Michigan
Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Pharonic Egypt
Pictures of artifacts showing the importance of food and food offerings in Egyptian tombs. Provision for the afterlife was paramount.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Abu Simbel
Encyclopedia entry detailing the temple complex, Abu Simbel, and discussing the achievements, gods and sacred sites of ancient Egypt.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt!: The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza in Egypt
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.
University of Michigan
Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Farming at Karanis
See pictures of tools used in grain production in ancient Egypt. The artifacts are similar to tools used today.
University of Michigan
Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Farming at Karanis
Primarily pictures, but some commentary about food production in ancient Egypt. Particularly interesting is the pigeon pot for housing pigeons.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egypt
Encyclopedia entry provides an overivew with map, photos, and timeline of the history and geography of ancient Egypt.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ammon
Encyclopedia entry provides the history of Ammon in ancient Egypt.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Culture
Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Amenhotep Iii
Reference material on the life and history of one of ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty rulers, Amenhotep III.
University of Chicago
Lost Egypt: Early Photos of Egyptian Monuments
A series of photos taken in the nineteenth century of various ancient Egyptian temples and other religious sites. There is also a good article on the history of early photography in Egypt including a description of how nineteenth-century...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Burial
Informative overview of ancient Egyptian burial practises. Site includes photos, links to related material and timeline of events.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Amarna Letters
Reference material on the body of 14th century BCE correspondence between rulers of Egypt and the Ancient Near East found in Akhetaten, modern day Tell el-Amarna, Egypt provides a look at early diplomacy between leaders. Photos of the...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Burial
Illustrated encyclopedia entry provides a timeline and explanation of ancient burial rituals in Egypt, Greece, India, Rome, China, Scotland, and Ireland.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Mythology
Encyclopedia entry provides a detailed explanation of Egyptian mythology and culture.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Akhenaten
Thorough overview of Akhenaten and early Egyptian civilization.
Other
Egypt and Art: The Egyptian Book of the Dead
This is an interesting site from artist Richard Deurer that breaks down the Egyptian Book of the Dead into understandable sections. Everything is cross-referenced, and the resource even contains the complete translated text. RL.9-10.6...
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Scarab Beetles
Dung, rhinoceros, Hercules, sacred scarab: These are the names of some of the most well known beetles in the scarab beetle family. This large family of more than 30,000 species has some of the most awesome beetles in the insect...