A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Egyptian Mau
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Egyptian Mau.
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Teachable Moment: Behind the Egyptian Uprising: A Strategic Youth Movement
This is primarily a lesson plan, but the reading from The Nation is important in gathering an understanding about how the Egyptian revolution of 2011 actually came to pass. Learners can also consider the quotes from Gandhi that are...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Egyptian Art
Ancient Egyptian art must be viewed from the standpoint of the ancient Egyptians to understand it. This article discusses the purpose of Ancient Egyptian art and includes pictures.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Egyptian Book of the Dead: A Guidebook for the Underworld
Ancient Egyptians believed that in order to become immortal after death, a spirit must first pass through the underworld. Tejal Gala describes an Egyptian "Book of the Dead" a customized magic scroll written by the living to promote a...
My Learning
My Learning: A Step by Step Guide to Egyptian Mummification
Follow this step-by-step guide to see the process of mummification. Included are notes for teachers and hyperlinks to Egyptian burial customs.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Egyptian Mummy Portraits
This type of portrait appeared in Egypt in the first century C.E., and remained popular for around 200 years. Egyptian mummy portraits were placed on the outside of the cartonnage coffin over the head of the individual or were carefully...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian Doctor
Elizabeth Cox outlines a day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Egyptian Ankh
Discusses Egyptian hieroglyphics and the importance of the symbol Ankh in ancient Egypt.
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Bradshaw Foundation: Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Sixteen Egyptian gods and goddesses are listed, accompanied by pictures and explanations of their roles.
Tour Egypt
Tour Egypt Monthly: Ancient Egyptian Agriculture
This Tour Egypt Monthly informative article overviews important aspects of Ancient Egyptian Agriculture, including the Nile flooding, farming tools, grain and vegetable cultivation, and animal domestication. Included are small images of...
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Aldokkan: Ancient Egyptian Temple Design
A side-by-side comparison of the design principles embodied in ancient Egyptian versus ancient Greek temples, with additional facts and illustrations about the function and evolution of temples in ancient Egypt. Includes short...
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Theban Mapping Project: Anatomy of a Ancient Egyptian Tomb
A detailed analysis of the various architectural elements found in ancient Egyptian tombs located in the "Valley of the Kings."
The British Museum
British Museum: Egyptian Life
Students learn about a day in the life of two ancient Egyptian families. They also explore paintings to learn more about the life of a wealthy nobleman in ancient Egypt. Afterwards, they can play Senet, a popular Egyptian game.
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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...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: An Overview of Egyptian Mathematics
This site presents a detailed overview of Egyptian mathematics, focusing on the arithmetical methods which they devised to work with their numerals.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: An Egyptian Princess by Georg Ebers
This is the full text of the novel An Egyptian Princess by Georg Ebers, an Egyptian romance.
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Nature in Egyptian Art
This short, illustrated paper describes depictions of nature in Egyptian art. Content discussed in the article includes animals used in art, the natural flora and fauna surrounding the Nile river and how they were used in art, and how...
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Theban Mapping Project: Egyptian Funerary Equipment
A five-page article dealing with the objects used in ancient Egyptian funerary practices. Details are given on the sarcophagi, coffins, shabtis and the like.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Egyptian Civilizations
This site from The History Guide provides a general overview of the Egyptian civilization, focusing mainly on its geography, dynasties, and religion.
Able Media
Able Media: Ancient Egyptian Gods
Articles on 28 Egyptian gods and goddesses--includes the deity's symbols and manner of representation.
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 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.
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Vatican Museums: Gregorian Egyptian Museum
In 1839, Pope Gregory XVI founded the Gregorian Egyptian Museum with artifacts from ancient Egypt coming from Rome and the Vatican. This site features pictures and scale drawings of each room in the museum.
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.
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