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The Papyri Pages
An extensive resource that focuses on topics relating to ancient Egyptian papyrus and the history and archaeology of books and writing.
PBS
Hieroglyphs: Say What
This site is a wonderful resource to explore for an explanation of hieroglyphics. The origin, uses of, and how to read hieroglyphics is presented in a clear, easy to understand manner for kids and adults. It is accompanied by...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Egyptian Ankh
Discusses Egyptian hieroglyphics and the importance of the symbol Ankh in ancient Egypt.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Hieroglyphs (Lesson Plan)
Students learn about one of the oldest writing systems, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and then create their own hieroglyphics.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Portion of Rosetta Stone
In the Nile valley there had been found a few ancient inscriptions, carved upon stone in unknown characters, but no one could read them. The, about 1800 A.D., some soldiers of Napoleon in Egypt, while laying foundations for a fort, found...