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Science Daily

Science Daily: How Were the Egyptian Pyramids Built?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing how Egyptian pyramids were constructed.
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Harvard Magazine: Who Built the Pyramids?

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive article discussing the work of Dr. Mark Lehner, a specialist on the history of the Pyramids and their construction. The article includes a number of excellent illustrations.
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Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt!: The Dahshur Necropolis in Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the pyramid complex at Dahshur, Egypt, which opened in 1996. Links on the left lead to more detailed information.
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Tour Egypt

Tour Egypt!: An Overview of the Giza Plateau in Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed information about the pyramids on the Giza Plateau
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Mit: A New Angle on Pyramids

For Students 9th - 10th
A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology investigated whether the ancient Egyptians could have used a synthetic concrete for the huge stones used in building the pyramids. The theory has met enormous resistance...
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Google

Google Maps: Pyramids of Giza

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the last standing wonder of the ancient world in this 360-degree tour.
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BBC

Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Fall of the Egyptian Old Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice article giving reasons for the fall of the Old Kingdom. Among the reasons discussed are: weakness of centralized government, climatic changes and more. Archived.
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Eternal Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy the sheer beauty of this site. Eternal Egypt will intrigue students with the interactivity offered on subjects such as artifacts, places, culture, and people of ancient Egypt. This site is like a well-done textbook come to life....
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Funerary Practices: Preparations and Burial

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at the burial customs of the ancient Egyptians from pre-dynastic times to the Ptolomeic period. Dollinger looks at the customs of both the rich and the not-so-rich. Hyperlinks to other articles in this extensive...
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Building in Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
Stone masons, the builders of the pyramids, were important craftsmen in Egypt. Read about the stone, tools, and techniques these stone masons used. Hyperlinks to additional information and links to outside website for more research.
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Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Building in Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
What was involved in building the towns, pyramids, and temples in ancient Egypt? Read about the planning that needed to be done, including building plans, material acquisition, and labor force.
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Discovering Egypt

Mark Millmore's Ancient Egypt

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a captivating tour through Egypt's past. Visit the ancient temples, the kings and queens of the past. Learn about the hieroglyphic form of communication. Additional links for extended information temples and hieroglyphs.

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