The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt only lasted about thirty years but it is one of the most remarkable periods in Egypt's history. It began when the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was married to Nefertiti, built the city of Amarna in honor of...

The Palette of King Narmer is so precious it is never allowed to leave the country. This source brings it into your classroom in the form of vibrant pictures and descriptions. The different theories about what the pictures on the palette...

Egyptian art: Bust of King Tutankhamen.

The British Museum contains 11 fragments of wall painting, some of the most famous images of Egyptian art. The fragments come from the now lost tomb-chapel of Nebamun, an ancient Egyptian scribe or, "scribe and grain accountant in the...

This resource presents a browsable a-to-z library of clip art of ancient Egyptian architectural elements, such as capitals, columns, temple designs, tombs, pyramids, obelisks, sphinxes, and pylons. Library also includes clip art of...

Students apply knowledge about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and work collaboratively with classmates creating scroll paintings in this activity. The Book of the Dead is referred to in teaching students about Ancient Egypt and...

The long-term exhibition, "Pharaohs, Queens, and Goddesses" was on view at the Brooklyn Museum in 2007. This page includes selected works from the exhibit and a teachers link.

This is a collection of 6 Grade-Leveled texts (7-12) on the topic Ancient Egypt. Egyptian civilization is over 5,000 years old. While modern Egypt is different in many ways, the influence of Ancient Egypt can still be felt along the...

You'll find art projects, coloring pages, and a hieroglyphics activity on this creative site. Also provides links to more information, as well as several book suggestions.

This site is a personal site that chronicles Egyptian gods and goddesses, myths, battles, and legends which are discussed here in text that is easily understood. There is also a section on The Book of the Dead, a Glossary of Egyptian...

Library of ancient Egyptian clip art, by illustrator and educator Phillip Martin.

This is a reprint of an article from Al Jadid magazine. It discusses the career and influence of Abdul Wahab on the world of modern Arab music.

The British Museum discusses the history surrounding its art pieces from Ancient Egypt.

Audio slideshow discussing Rosetta Stone, 196 BC. [3:56] Includes links to additional information.

Article discussing early forms of writing in the Ancient Near East. Includes links to additional information.

Seven teachers created activities to help enhance the study of ancient Egypt. Appropriate for a variety of levels and learning styles. Includes world wide web resources.

Three pieces of art remaining from the reign of Hatshepsut, Egypt's only known female Pharaoh.

Ancient Egyptians used a wide variety of techniques to make their unparalleled artwork. Stone, paint, wood, metal, relief sculpture, and pigments are described with pictures. A question/answer section from the community is also included.

National Geographic Kids provides an engaging game about Ancient Egypt for children. Players will learn about hieroglyphics, artwork, etc.

Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...

Art History and culture for students studying ancient Egypt provides an introduction from which students develop a framework for understanding the culture and its impact on future cultures.

Art history and culture resource teaches with text, maps and interactive photographs about The Great Pyramid of Giza. With links to additional resources.

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.

This site introduces Egyptian songstress Umm Kulthum. This page presents a brief overview of her career, with links to a detailed biography, music and movie lists and clips and articles about her music.