Learn about the many steps involved in the process of mummification use by the Egyptians in their burial process. What is preserved after thousands of years? And what can scientists learn about life in ancient Egypt from studying...

Provides a description of the ancient Egyptian game of Senet along with the "rules" of the game and a picture of the board used. Requires Adobe Shockwave.

A lesson for exploring the daily lives of ancient Egyptians from every social class. Students select one class and develop a creative class presentation to share their findings.

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.

Pottery used for food storage and transportation of liquids offers insight into Egyptian daily life. See pictures of many different styles of pottery.

A description of life in the village of Deir el-Medineh, inhabited by the skilled craftsmen who worked on the tombs of pharaohs of the New Kingdom. The craftsmen even went on strike to protest lack of payment.

Students can take a virtual tour of a collection of Egyptian artifacts, visit the sites of numerous archaeological expeditions, and learn a tremendous amount about the complex gods and goddesses of the Egyptian religion.

Reference for elementary students on the structure of marriage and family in ancient Egypt. With links to activities, quizzes and worksheets.

Find out about the village built for the craftsmen who built the monuments in the Valley of the Kings. See a floor plan and read about the building techniques. Hyperlinks for more information and links to other websites for additional...

Elizabeth Cox outlines a day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor.

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...

Information on instruments and the importance of music in ancient Egyptian culture. Includes photos, links to worksheets, activities and quizzes.

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...

Beautiful photographs of the craftmen's village of Deir el-Medina and the tombs they built for themselves while working on the pharaohs' temples in the Valley of the Kings.

An interactive game that allows the students to act as ancient Egyptian embalmers. Requires Flash plug-in.

Follow your guide and see the life of an ordinary Egyptian man at school, at home, and in the village. Take a quiz to see what you've learned. There are additional links to activities, websites, books and more.

Baskets, used by many cultures, became a beautiful art form in Egypt. Read about the methods of making baskets, the materials used, and the many uses.

Pottery was used in Egypt across the ages. Read about the kinds of clay used, the foreign influences on the shapes of pottery, and the many uses of pottery.

Article for younger students on the practice of slavery and the life of slaves in ancient Egypt. Includes teacher resources.

An informative, interactive site that looks at Egyptian life through the lives of two ancient Egyptian families using tomb paintings. Features also include an authentic Egyptian game.

When we think of Egypt we typically think of ancient mummies and hieroglyphics. This contemporary artists mixes both the ancient art of Egypt with modern everyday life. See his work and the symbols he likes to use.

The fragments from the wall painting in the tomb-chapel of Nebamun are keenly observed vignettes of Nebamun and his family enjoying both work and play. Some concern the provision of the funerary cult that was celebrated in the...

Provides a concise summary of the life of Amenhotep IV, including comments regarding his legacy in later societies.

Discusses Egyptian hieroglyphics and the importance of the symbol Ankh in ancient Egypt.